Otto · Jun 15, 2009

Hello group, had a disastrous day yesterday, replaced the rear diff oil, only to loose the plug in the diff pan. In the process of retrieving the plug from the diff I kinked the rear brake pipe, which is currently seeping. . I'm going to replace the pipe myself, and found the following kit on EBay .Item number: 350163084371, All I need to know is, are the kits on EBay adequate for the job, and are the defender brake lines, double flares (inverted).?
Thanks in advance, anyone want to see the damage that the diff caused to my plug, I'll post some pictures.
Kind regards
Otto

Soloby Rob · Jun 15, 2009

It's a cheap version of the original Blue Point (Snap On) it'll do the job nicely.
Read the instructions carefully, take great care to make sure the pipe is cut square, best to use a pipe cutter, the anvil (aka the former) must be square on to the pipe end.
Also make sure you make your new pipe just like the old one, male ends are usually single flare, female ends are usually double flare.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Rob

Forgot to say.........best to use copper pipe.

Otto · Jun 15, 2009

Thanks for the prompt reply, the pipe I'm replacing is already copper. But the one I've taken off looks like a bubble flare, does this seem right?

Soloby Rob · Jun 15, 2009

Otto said:
Thanks for the prompt reply, the pipe I'm replacing is already copper. But the one I've taken off looks like a bubble flare, does this seem right?

Best I can tell you is that a single flare looks like ) and a double flare looks like ( just think male and female.

08mckerp · Jun 16, 2009

how easy is it to replace brake lines? ive recently put a bit of a bend in one of the backs ones. Not leaking but been advised to change it. Am reluctant to do this myself as have no idea how

any help greatly appreciated!!

Otto · Jun 17, 2009

I'll let you know how I get on after the weekend 08mckerp, I've never replaced one before, but I've managed to get all the spares, just waiting for the weather to improve, before the grace of God go I.
Regards
Otto

08mckerp · Jun 18, 2009

Otto said:
I'll let you know how I get on after the weekend 08mckerp, I've never replaced one before, but I've managed to get all the spares, just waiting for the weather to improve, before the grace of God go I.
Regards
Otto

Ok. cheers! good luk

Otto · Jun 19, 2009

Well the weather improved yesterday so I got to work..

Most important tool in the lower left, yep the good ole cuppa!

Brake caliper with pipe shown

Brake pipe connector sitting on top of rear Diff

The leaking kink in the pipe

Caliper end loosened off

Old pipe removed

Shiny new brake flaring kit & addtional cutters

Pipe inserted and former selected

Squish to form flare...

Roughened into shape before bending with pipe bender

One of the completed ends

All in all, a good hours work. Would be much quicker given more experience, I practiced on a few bits of pipe before applying the final flares, fitted first time, system bled and checked for leaks, all is well. Just need to change the hub oil seals and the Landy will be back on the road, need a hub spanner smartish, anyone any tips for getting the hub nut off without one?

J.P.S · Jun 19, 2009

Otto said:
anyone any tips for getting the hub nut off without one?

Chisel

Otto · Jun 19, 2009

Oh shucks, I knew someone was gonna suggest that!

Cheers JPS

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