Chrisw8 · Oct 27, 2013

After my exploits of rummaging around the front wheel area,
can anyone answer some questions re: braided hoses.

It's for Discovery 1 Non ABS Solid Disc

1. the kits available, come with three hoses, I can work out where two of them go

, but where does the third ?

2. the little metal pipe that goes into the calliper. most peeps on here have replaced theirs with copper. are there any braided options ? or is that not practical ?

3. is the 'bendy ' shape of the little pipes important ? or are they like that so they don't get in the way of stuff ?

landowner · Oct 27, 2013

Chrisw8 said:
After my exploits of rummaging around the front wheel area,
can anyone answer some questions re: braided hoses.

It's for Discovery 1 Non ABS Solid Disc

1. the kits available, come with three hoses, I can work out where two of them go , but where does the third ?

2. the little metal pipe that goes into the calliper. most peeps on here have replaced theirs with copper. are there any braided options ? or is that not practical ?

3. is the 'bendy ' shape of the little pipes important ? or are they like that so they don't get in the way of stuff ?

Third one is for back axle
No
So they don't catch on stuff

Chrisw8 · Oct 27, 2013

thanks landowner.

landowner · Oct 27, 2013

Did mine on the 90 and brakes are superb

Chrisw8 · Oct 27, 2013

considering the condition of the calliper, it was just a thought that I might change them as a matter of course.

noiseboymart · Oct 28, 2013

As a matter of interest where did you find the kits from. cheers

Chrisw8 · Oct 28, 2013

i just googled 'discovery 1 braided brake hoses' and looked at the results. they were all about the 40 quid mark for set of three.

Paul D · Oct 28, 2013

This is where mine came from. New copper pipes to the calipers and brakes are awesome ..

+4 brake lines

Chrisw8 · Oct 28, 2013

is there anywhere that sells copper pipes ready made ?

I know you can buy a kit and DIY, but I would probably only use it for the pipes once, so would be a bit of expensive kit.

Paul D · Oct 28, 2013

Chrisw8 said:
is there anywhere that sells copper pipes ready made ?

I know you can buy a kit and DIY, but I would probably only use it for the pipes once, so would be a bit of expensive kit.

That's what I thought, till I went to local motor factors, bought a coil of pipe and fittings and a flare kit off ebay .. I've used it so much since I don't know how I got by without it ..

This is the same tool I bought and whilst it looks complicated it's incredibly easy to use and makes good flares every time ..

Sealey AK5063 Pipe Flaring Tool Kit Braking Tool | eBay

landowner · Oct 28, 2013

Chrisw8 said:
is there anywhere that sells copper pipes ready made ?

I know you can buy a kit and DIY, but I would probably only use it for the pipes once, so would be a bit of expensive kit.

You can get a full set but they are over 80 quid aftermarket

here's one

Automec Copper Brake Pipe Kits at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

Chrisw8 · Oct 28, 2013

how would you make the bends without squishing the pipe........is that another tool?

Chrisw8 · Oct 28, 2013

Paul, what else would it be used for?

landowner · Oct 28, 2013

Chrisw8 said:
how would you make the bends without squishing the pipe........is that another tool?

you can bend copper if you are careful, but pipe bender only cheap

Paul D · Oct 28, 2013

I just use my hands and time, don't force it, persuade it to go how you want it to.

since1875 · Oct 30, 2013

Im going to try these hoses on my 300tdi disco. Is all the fittings the same or is there anything else you need to get to fit them? Good to have everything ready to do the complete job. Going to replace the rusty steel pipes with copper too.

Paul D · Oct 30, 2013

since1875 said:
Im going to try these hoses on my 300tdi disco. Is all the fittings the same or is there anything else you need to get to fit them? Good to have everything ready to do the complete job. Going to replace the rusty steel pipes with copper too.

I made up a stopend from a male connector and pipe, crimped at the end so this could be put into the flexi pipe connector to stop, as much as possible, any fluid leaks .. you'll always get some 'cos there's fluid all the way to the caliper, but this meant I could work on the new lines and caliper without worrying about the master cylinder fluid level.

If you're going to change the caliper brake pipe to copper too, I'd suggest you just cut the old one and use a hex socket to release the fitting and bleed nipple, much less chance of screwing it up, which is surprisingly easy to do ..

The 'spring' that holds the flexi line onto the bracket is usually corroded, clean it first and use a smear of copper grease on the bracket to help it fit back, or use a new one.

lugo35 · Oct 30, 2013

I put braided on a classic rr I had and. It transformed the brakes. peddle feel was brilliant. Gonna do same on my project disco. lugo

since1875 · Nov 8, 2013

Ok got my Goodrich hoses and starting to make up the new copper pipes too. Front hoses seem simple just put them through the hole and secure with the clip - done but the rear hose to the axle has me stumped. I put it through the hole but its not very secure onto the underbody of the car. Do I need to get another fitting to secure it or have I missed something? Oh yes and found at least 5 spots that need welding once Iv got this job out the way!

since1875 · Nov 14, 2013

Well just finished my brakes new copper pipes, replaced the rubber flexi hoses with Goodridge braided and O/H the calipers with new pistons and seals result after bleeding - WOW what a difference! cant believe such a change - anyone who has not got braided hoses get yourself to Paddocks and get a set for £30 and get them on good job its not a v8 id be tempted to drive fasted with my new stopping confidence.

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