Misterpants1975

New Member

• Feb 7, 2019

• #1

Hi guys, I am preparing myself to replace all the hard brake pipes on my '54 L322 4.4 V8. Looks like a big job !

Obviously I will be doing a full fluid replacement (Castrol DOT4).

I am looking to replace the 4 flexible pipes (1 at each wheel) on the calipers while I am at it.

My question is, is it worth sourcing upgraded/braided hoses or sticking with the standard rubber ones ?

If it is worth looking at the braided variety, where do I find them and how much will I expect to pay ?

Many thanks from a mechanical newbie !

 

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myfirstl322

Well-Known Member

• Feb 7, 2019

• #2

For reasons of easy inspection in the future, I'd stick with OEM.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=b...4.7767j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1

 

Musicmaker

Active Member

• Feb 7, 2019

• #3

Quite a straightforward job. You can get 3/16 brake pipe and fittings from halfords. If you have not got a pipe fairing tool, I can recommend the Sykes Pickavant hand held flairing tool. It can do din and sae. I would go for braided hoses if you do a lot of hard braking.

 

Misterpants1975

New Member

• Feb 7, 2019

• #4

Hi, thanks for your input guys !

As a second thought, does anyone have a recommendation for which brand of brake fluid to use.

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Feb 7, 2019

• #5

Misterpants1975 said:

Hi, thanks for your input guys !

As a second thought, does anyone have a recommendation for which brand of brake fluid to use.

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Cupro Nickel (CUNIC) brake pipe can be had cheaply on Ebay as can flaring tools. I know because I recently had to do a brake pipe on my P38.