Brake pipes

[D R Oldfield]

I am about to embark on replacing the brake pipes on my 1998 2.8 i have done most things in the past but never made or replaced metal brake lines , my question is can i buy kits of ready made brake pipes ? or what would i need to make my own ? is there anything i need to know what size fitting etc ? there seems to be a whole host of kits and faring tools available any advice would be appreciated

 

[abh29]

When a friend changed a couple of mine for me he made them, He actually considered that the two long ones he would have cut into sections to get around the axle. His main work is restoration and always make his own pipes. He has kit for cutting and faring with the pipes just in coils. Flexable pipes he buys in from dealers or if needed has them made up in a local hydraulic pipe supplier.

 

[t-tony]

Have a look at this guide, it could help.

How To Guide - Brake Pipe Replacement Procedure

Part One - Tools Required To make up your own brake pipes you will need a Flaring tool which is used to make the "flare" or the sealing end of the pipe. To cut lengths od brake pipe you need a mini tube cutter which produces a "clean" cut which in turn makes a better joint. Special spanners...

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Tony.

 

[Althulas]

I bought a kit off eBay but finding a decent tool for making bends was and still is the most challenging item to find I just ended up manipulating around sockets time consuming without making kinks. I cable tied around existing lines to make to run as near as I could. Making the flares is fine just have a few practices and you will get the knack. I bought something similar to this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28271415...6FB3kPHTJG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY but with kunifer pipe. The bending tool is next to useless for any tight radius but the flaring tool was adequate for the kit price. You can buy the oem lines from BMW but require forming.