Brake pipe question.

RepoUK · 26th October 2013, 12:28

I've kinda decided to get my V6 roadworthy and keep it as they just aren't fetching any money at the moment.

As the car will be sat on a drive unused for some time I'm planning on covering the brake pipes with either self amalgamating tape or waxoyl.

Come MOT time do the inspectors scrape off the tape to examine the pipe, call it an automatic fail as they can't see the pipe directly, or just assume it's OK as it's covered/coated?

Bolin · 26th October 2013, 14:18

They should assume it is OK as no dismantling is allowed. But make sure it is OK under the tape/wax for obvious reasons!

brianw · 26th October 2013, 15:49

I would go for the waxoyl rather than self amalgamating tape.
I would think doing it with self amalgamating tape would prove very tricky and although it is great stuff if moisture did manage to get in it would be trapped there.
Rather like the rusting that starts by the brake pipe clips.

Pity that a couple of years ago I gave a couple of gallons of waxoyl and an applicator away after it had sat in my shed for years. I now have a vehicle that I care enough for to use it.

johnnybbad · 26th October 2013, 17:33

Cant you just grease them up, always been told to do that by my MOT man

COLVERT · 26th October 2013, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnybbad

Cant you just grease them up, always been told to do that by my MOT man

Can do. Yellow waterproof grease needed.

Waxoil is so much easier though.

Colvert.

Chuckles · 27th October 2013, 06:52

Provided that the pipes are OK to start with, use Waxoil. I have covered the underside and all visible parts of my car(s).

Comments from the MOT station? "That car should last a life time"

At least doing that it looks like you are looking after the car and concerned as to its integrity. I am sure that goes a long way!

26th October 2013, 12:28	#1
RepoUK Loves to post R75 CDTi Tourer 160bhp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 321 Thanks: 143 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	Brake pipe question. I've kinda decided to get my V6 roadworthy and keep it as they just aren't fetching any money at the moment. As the car will be sat on a drive unused for some time I'm planning on covering the brake pipes with either self amalgamating tape or waxoyl. Come MOT time do the inspectors scrape off the tape to examine the pipe, call it an automatic fail as they can't see the pipe directly, or just assume it's OK as it's covered/coated?

26th October 2013, 14:18	#2
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,624 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	They should assume it is OK as no dismantling is allowed. But make sure it is OK under the tape/wax for obvious reasons! __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

27th October 2013, 06:52	#6
Chuckles Gets stuck in NOW a Club Tourer was 1999 - 75 2.0Ltr Connoisseur SE petrol Saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iwerne Minster, Dorset Posts: 552 Thanks: 63 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	Provided that the pipes are OK to start with, use Waxoil. I have covered the underside and all visible parts of my car(s). Comments from the MOT station? "That car should last a life time" At least doing that it looks like you are looking after the car and concerned as to its integrity. I am sure that goes a long way! __________________ Chuck Nth. Dorset. UK Membership #1896 Don't take life so seriously.... it is not permanent!

26th October 2013, 15:49	#3
brianw Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Rover 75 1.8 Auto Connie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aldershot Posts: 927 Thanks: 126 Thanked 119 Times in 79 Posts	I would go for the waxoyl rather than self amalgamating tape. I would think doing it with self amalgamating tape would prove very tricky and although it is great stuff if moisture did manage to get in it would be trapped there. Rather like the rusting that starts by the brake pipe clips. Pity that a couple of years ago I gave a couple of gallons of waxoyl and an applicator away after it had sat in my shed for years. I now have a vehicle that I care enough for to use it.

26th October 2013, 17:33	#4
johnnybbad Loves to post mgzt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Connahs Quay Posts: 361 Thanks: 89 Thanked 102 Times in 74 Posts	Cant you just grease them up, always been told to do that by my MOT man