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Just a little note to express my satisfaction regarding your supply of a complete brake line set for my Fiat 500. The lines went in easily, bent nicely into shape and the dimensions were exact. Little extras, highly appreciated: nice box containing the parts, protective caps, each line individually marked and using the number scheme made identification a breeze. To anyone requiring brake lines I will definitely recommend Automec." Mr. H Van Triest Is it entirely reasonable and feasible to make up your own copper brake pipes yourself, if you have the right kit, and:
That kit doesn't look the greatest quality. You want proper individual split dies rather than that rather ropey looking wing nut and bar affair.
Silicone Hoses
A paid subscription is not required to participate at BCF. However, if you find this forum to be a useful resource, and if you want to ensure we can stay online - Please consider supporting us by **Upgrading** Be part of the club that brings you the Fun Run, the Hot Rod Supernationals, the Nostalgia Nationals, the Hot Rod Drags, and more. I've removed copper pipes off cars which I'd only fitted it a couple of years previously and aren't wasn't happy about reusing as they SEEMED to have aged or however you describe it. You need a good pipecutter and particularly a good solid flaring tool. Mine is an old Sykes Picavant. Weighs plenty but does a good job. My Z is 18 years and has advisories on its last mot for corrosion of the front steel brake pipes. I had a good look around the rear end of the car and there where brake lines in some places around the nearside wheel arch and above the diff where the integrity looked dubious. Hence my next challenge, could all of the rear fixed steel brake pipes be replaced with Kunifer having access to only a set of car ramps and axle stands? I searched the forums and found plenty of good general information on replacing brake lines generally and the tools required but nothing I could find to specific to guide me. Goods news is that it can be done. Having recently retired must admit I have the time to spend doing this hence scope eventually turned out to be:
Overhaul all front and rear callipers, new seals and including painting of the calipers + new EBC pads.
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Searching online I’m thinking that buying a length of replacement brake pipe and the tools to bend/fit it is probably the best/cheapest option but can anyone recommend a decent pipe/supplier and also is this a sensible DIY option? They come pre-bent, and fit very well with only minor tweeking. The longest tube (4-way to rear brakes) was bent in half with a large-large radius and was easily straightened. I taught myself pipe making. Practice makes perfect. Buy a range of end fittings, and through connectors. Also, practice double flares, and bubble flares... I have heard stories of copper not being suitable but all the local motor factors only sell copper and I've seen copper pipes fitted by garages. I can point you to at least 4 or 5 people that have used Copper and they have all had failures directly behind the flare, thats where it always breaks due to fatigue when flared.
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