Brake pipe leak

190+ · 26th August 2019, 12:40

Just lost brakes to the rear because the steel pipe has split due to corrosion.
I would like to replace it myself.
I do have a flaring tool to do it but i need to know if it is one piece of pipe (f to r) or is there a join somewhere that i can put a new piece in ?
i was going to do it on my drive with some axel stands or is it not worth the trouble and give it to a garage to do ?

Thanks for advice in advance...

Blink · 26th August 2019, 13:07

Use copper pipe instead.

Getting round the fuel tank area is the tricky bit - even more tricky without the car on a lift. Club member Lates can do it if you decide not to try it yourself. He's near Rugby.

Pipe layout here - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001567 https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001566

190+ · 26th August 2019, 13:39

Thanks for the reply

Id get Lates to help me but im stuck in Kent .
I`ii have to fond a local garage to get it done ..

T-Cut · 26th August 2019, 15:44

If it makes it any easier, brake pipes don't have to follow the original route. The essential thing is they are securely mounted and supported to the body shell and clear of suspension parts, obviously. Most recommended stuff for brake lines is Kunifer. You can get this (and copper) tubing on eBay.

TC

26th August 2019, 12:40	#1
190+ Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Walsall Posts: 74 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Brake pipe leak Just lost brakes to the rear because the steel pipe has split due to corrosion. I would like to replace it myself. I do have a flaring tool to do it but i need to know if it is one piece of pipe (f to r) or is there a join somewhere that i can put a new piece in ? i was going to do it on my drive with some axel stands or is it not worth the trouble and give it to a garage to do ? Thanks for advice in advance...

26th August 2019, 13:07	#2
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	Use copper pipe instead. Getting round the fuel tank area is the tricky bit - even more tricky without the car on a lift. Club member Lates can do it if you decide not to try it yourself. He's near Rugby. Pipe layout here - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001567 https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001566 Last edited by Blink; 26th August 2019 at 13:09..

26th August 2019, 13:39	#3
190+ Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Walsall Posts: 74 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for the reply Id get Lates to help me but im stuck in Kent . I`ii have to fond a local garage to get it done ..

26th August 2019, 15:44	#4
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	If it makes it any easier, brake pipes don't have to follow the original route. The essential thing is they are securely mounted and supported to the body shell and clear of suspension parts, obviously. Most recommended stuff for brake lines is Kunifer. You can get this (and copper) tubing on eBay. TC