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Davegilsenan

Member

• Oct 5, 2014

• #1

I've got a new set of calipers to fit. 2 done ok. The 3rd and 4th are causing problems.....I can't get the brake lines undone. The nuts are rounded off, not sure if it was by me or if thats the reason I couldn't undo them in the first place.
Any ideas?
Thanks

 

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tomcat59alan

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2014

• #2

Get new brake lines and bin the old ones with the old calipers because you won't want to reuse them.

 

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Davegilsenan

Member

• Oct 6, 2014

• #3

Do people normally make up their own pipes? Can't find the front ones for sale anywhere...

 

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tomcat59alan

Well-Known Member

• Oct 6, 2014

• #4

Yes, any motor factor will supply you with the pipe and ends, and a flaring tool if you haven't got one. Otherwise, a local garage will make them up for you.

 

zen

Well-Known Member

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• Oct 7, 2014

• #5

as above..machine mart or ebay for the flaring tool, its cheap..

expect to #### the first few up..so practise on a bit of pipe first, you can re use the actual fittings that you buy.

once mastered saves a good few quids.

just remember the pipe will work harden if bended about a bit, so try to get the nends right first time..

pre 81 you will need imperial fittings, after metric..

 

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Davegilsenan

Member

• Oct 7, 2014

• #6

Is the copper pipe sturdy enough for the rigid pipes fitting direct to the caliper?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Oct 7, 2014

• #7

Davegilsenan said:

Is the copper pipe sturdy enough for the rigid pipes fitting direct to the caliper?

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yes ,you could do entire system with it if you so wished

 

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Davegilsenan

Member

• Oct 7, 2014

• #8

Thanks all. Time to go shopping again!