busakaz Active Member Dec 7, 2014 #1 Hi all, When you replace brake pipes what do you youse, copper or nickel plated steel. Ta Kaz
tarphenry Well-Known Member Dec 7, 2014 #2 Hi always copper/nickel non rust longer lasting and dosent work harden therefore less likely to crack at bends
Hi always copper/nickel non rust longer lasting and dosent work harden therefore less likely to crack at bends
brianp38dse Well-Known Member Dec 8, 2014 #4 if only the manufacturers would use copper/nickel we wouldnt be changeing rusty broken pipes, but that cost more and no sales off replacements
if only the manufacturers would use copper/nickel we wouldnt be changeing rusty broken pipes, but that cost more and no sales off replacements
Littelwill Well-Known Member Dec 8, 2014 #5 I agree ^ But other than the hassle of doing it the cost of new pipes if DIY is nothing you can pick up 10m of pipe for like £15.
I agree ^ But other than the hassle of doing it the cost of new pipes if DIY is nothing you can pick up 10m of pipe for like £15.
zen Well-Known Member Events Planner Dec 10, 2014 #7 it does work harden though..but is the one to use.