1949 Riviera hydraulic window regulators

[Flying Norwegian]

I need new hydraulic hoses for the window regulators on my 49 Riviera.

Anybody know where to get these hoses?

The manual is specifying to use brake fluid in the hydraulic system but regular brake fluid will damage the paint if I get a leak. Should I use silicone brake fluid or ATF as a substitute?

 

Vegard

[gdmn852]

Hello,Sometimes the hoses can be made locally ,check auto parts stores that can make brake hoses if not check Hemmings or online search, they are available. I have a 49 Super and use ATF fluid .

[Puhshaw]

Have you tried Hydro-E-Lectric? https://www.hydroe.com/

[Hans1965]

Hi Vegard, I asked hydro-e-electric some time back but never got an answer. Looked online but did not find anything, Bob's nothing, too. I used this instead, see below. It is a power steering hose for modern corvettes, I think. It is a bit stiff, but worked, the ends can be straightened or more curved as needed. Costs less than 20 USD at parts stores. I am using ATF (Dexron III). Flushed my old system 3 times as ATF is very cheap stuff. My biggest problem was to find a new gasket for the reservoir. Made one myself finally. And then the pressure of the pump was too low. Had to clean the pressure relief valve and that was it. 

Edited January 6, 2021 by Hans1965 (see edit history)