Brake pipe corrosion

italianstallion · 16th February 2010, 17:41

One of my advisories on my MOT this week, was rear offside breakpipe slightly corroded.

I know this can simply be cleaned with wire wool, and coated with waxoyl as a temporary fix, but wondering what others have done in terms of complete replacement.

So far I've found one guy who can change all four pipes to new copper pipes, for £120 all in. Other then this can't seem find much more information, from searching here about this problem, so I guess its not so common. I don't want to replace them myself as it sounds like a pig of a job to do.

pab · 16th February 2010, 17:47

brake pipe corrosion is a bit more common than you think..mot failure due to this problem has been quite common on here.

the price quoted for renewal seems reasonable.

BigRuss · 16th February 2010, 18:02

Hi Fraser, yes it can be a pig of a job if you've found someone who'll do them for £120 then if it where me I'd let him.

They've been replaced on both of mine, Last one was £150 IIRC including MOT I could have done it myself as I have the kit to do it but wasn't up to it at the time.

It's a very common problem but most older cars have had them replaced.

Russ

foxspeed · 16th February 2010, 18:52

if the corrosion is not seriuos enough for them to fail it - clean them up and protect them - be fine

Fraser Mitchell · 16th February 2010, 19:20

Mine are now in Kunifer (cupro-nickel alloy) after an MOT failure.

Departed · 16th February 2010, 22:12

I had an advisory, so changed them before the next test.

I was horrified how thin they were to only get an advisory. I would consider replacement unless the corrosion is very light.

mimbo · 17th February 2010, 01:33

Most cars suffer with this problem, its not that expensive to sort out

GERFIX · 17th February 2010, 07:09

I got all the gear to replace mine and when I took off the first one found that the corrosion wasn't as bad as I thought. It had just kind of bubbled up so I replaced the first one anyway and just cleaned off the other one and treated it against further corrosion.

Roverowner · 17th February 2010, 07:20

I would get it done and am indeed getting it done on mine in the spring. You can always get them cleaned up etc but will be a niggle in the back of your mind. Why they don´t do these things as standard beats me. Suppose they want the trade later on

bluey9 · 17th February 2010, 07:21

Had mine done a couple of years ago. On safety systems it's better to be safe than sorry. "Be fine" ain't much consolation if your brakes fail at 70mph.

Cheers
Bluey

16th February 2010, 17:41	#1
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brake pipe corrosion One of my advisories on my MOT this week, was rear offside breakpipe slightly corroded. I know this can simply be cleaned with wire wool, and coated with waxoyl as a temporary fix, but wondering what others have done in terms of complete replacement. So far I've found one guy who can change all four pipes to new copper pipes, for £120 all in. Other then this can't seem find much more information, from searching here about this problem, so I guess its not so common. I don't want to replace them myself as it sounds like a pig of a job to do.

16th February 2010, 18:02	#3
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Hi Fraser, yes it can be a pig of a job if you've found someone who'll do them for £120 then if it where me I'd let him. They've been replaced on both of mine, Last one was £150 IIRC including MOT I could have done it myself as I have the kit to do it but wasn't up to it at the time. It's a very common problem but most older cars have had them replaced. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got all the gear to replace mine and when I took off the first one found that the corrosion wasn't as bad as I thought. It had just kind of bubbled up so I replaced the first one anyway and just cleaned off the other one and treated it against further corrosion. __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	brake pipe corrosion is a bit more common than you think..mot failure due to this problem has been quite common on here. the price quoted for renewal seems reasonable.

16th February 2010, 18:52	#4
foxspeed Loves to post rover 75cdt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: secret airfield near Leeds Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if the corrosion is not seriuos enough for them to fail it - clean them up and protect them - be fine

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Fraser Mitchell Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 Club Auto Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe Posts: 898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine are now in Kunifer (cupro-nickel alloy) after an MOT failure.

16th February 2010, 22:12	#6
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I had an advisory, so changed them before the next test. I was horrified how thin they were to only get an advisory. I would consider replacement unless the corrosion is very light.

17th February 2010, 07:20	#9
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would get it done and am indeed getting it done on mine in the spring. You can always get them cleaned up etc but will be a niggle in the back of your mind. Why they don´t do these things as standard beats me. Suppose they want the trade later on

17th February 2010, 07:21	#10
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Had mine done a couple of years ago. On safety systems it's better to be safe than sorry. "Be fine" ain't much consolation if your brakes fail at 70mph. Cheers Bluey