Stainless brake lines

nesponge · May 21, 2011

I've ordered some stainless steel brake pipe from these guys

Hot rods: turnkey hot rods, engine builds, chassis work, bodywork, paint, parts. Langy's Rod Shop.

to re-plum the brakes on my 110.

Problem is, I don't know what the best method of joining the ends will be.

Can anyone advise me on the best fittings to use connecting the callipers and master cylinder etc?

jamesmartin · May 21, 2011

ordinary steel pipes are difficult enough in sykes picavant kit what are you going to use or are they already made up,copper or cunifer would be better

nesponge · May 21, 2011

already fitted with copper pipes which are showing severe oxidisation.

I want to keep as many things stainless as possible which will give me peace of mind. I'm rebuilding the car to last as long as possible as I never plan to get rid of it.

http://www.eastcoastrover.com/DefenderSSpipes.html

These guys make their own stainless brake and fuel lines, but since they are based in the USA it would cost me a fortune in shipping and taxes to import.

jamesmartin · May 21, 2011

stainless wont help your steel though

nesponge · May 21, 2011

The chassis and bulkhead have been galvanised so corrosion of the steel parts isn't an issue

I am also using stainless P-clips and nylon washers where possible.

nesponge · May 21, 2011

I've found these fittings does anyone know if they will fit?

Stainless steel brake unions | Stainless Parts

Trewey · May 21, 2011

nesponge said:
I've found these fittings does anyone know if they will fit?

Stainless steel brake unions | Stainless Parts

Pre 91 (ish) Landys have imperial threaded brake components, later ones are metric.
My 92 Fender has a mixture of both.

nesponge · May 21, 2011

Mine is a 1985... thanks for the info

indeed you do find some oddities, the 1985 year has several peculiarities such as no toolbox under the drivers seat.

khaos · May 22, 2011

Just take one of them off and take it to a car spares place.

When I made my new pipes I just used the old connectors on new pipe and flanged the ends.

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