Rear trailing hard brake line pipe - hard line replacement

[Ryan1B]

Hey all,

I am in the process of removing the rear subframe to install the adjustment kit for camber/tow . and just started the removal process.

I had to wreck the hard line ( brake line ) that is the pipe that runs along the trailing arm.

I found one replacement on ebay.... I might order it, since it is OEM and already shapped.

I also saw that if I go to the bmw parts counter, they will just give me a straight line ? but does that line already have the oem flares and nuts ? I just have to bend it ( carefully ) ?

this is the guy:

 

[Althulas]

Correct it will come with flared ends with the fittings on ready for you to form to shape.

 

[Ryan1B]

Just called local bmw... ordered it through them. only $45.... and he tells me it is already shapped to factory . so fingers crossed when I see it in 4 weeks.

way cheaper than the $160 on ebay for a used one.

AND... if I really do get it as a straight pipe... i'll pay them to shape it since I saved $100 on the part anyways.

 

[Stevo7682]

If you bought the metal pipe genuine from bmw it will come pre formed with all the bends and pipe ends fitted just the separate spring clips ( still fitted in your pic) to refit them
Stephen.

 

[Ryan1B]

Update... the genuine BMW brake line came in and I picked it up today . IT IS NOT pre-formed. It came in as a straight pipe.

Even the parts guy was surprised as they expected it to be pre-formed as well.

I'll have to take it to a auto shop and I'll have them do it... at least the original is not bent and they can use it as a guide. plus I need them to press in a new diff mount bushing.

my diff is out and the rubber is cracked in the bushing.

 

[Stevo7682]

Thats not so good
Nearly all the original brake lines that are ordered from the main dealership that I've seen over the years come preformed .
Stephen.

 

[Ryan1B]

Thats not so good
Nearly all the original brake lines that are ordered from the main dealership that I've seen over the years come preformed .
Stephen.

Yah, it is a bit annoying. And of course they will do nothing about it or do the bending... so, I'll find someone who will

 

[John_B]

Buy or borrow a bender. They're cheap and pretty idiot-proof - even I managed!