james pask

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Hi - Im putting on a new chassis on my Defender Puma 2.4 and wndering if theres longer lasting materials for the brake components ?,
I've seen s/steel nipples and unions advertised these days - I'm thinking of using copper brake pipe - any advice appreciated , many thanks
 
Hi - Im putting on a new chassis on my Defender Puma 2.4 and wndering if theres longer lasting materials for the brake components ?,
I've seen s/steel nipples and unions advertised these days - I'm thinking of using copper brake pipe - any advice appreciated , many thanks
Copper pipe and cheap steel fittings react and seize together in my experience. I now use Kunifer pipe and brass fittings. They have their pros and cons though.
 
I think copper brake pipes are illegal in some countries, not sure on the UK.
I have always used Kunifer.

Normal nipples are just fine, once done bleeding stick some grease in the nipple rubber cap and refit said cap.
Copper is legal in the UK. I’m not sure though if, like metal, the copper we are getting these days is cheap chinesium crap.
 
I think copper brake pipes are illegal in some countries, not sure on the UK.
I have always used Kunifer.

Normal nipples are just fine, once done bleeding stick some grease in the nipple rubber cap and refit said cap.

plus 1 as was told by a mot tester ages ago that ordinary copper shouldn’t be used as it work hardens and therefore can lead to cracks on the flares due to vibration of the brake lines

how true that is I’m not sure but have also only used kunifer for brake lines

also with regards to avoiding using dissimilar materials due to electrolysis , alas only personally seen that with household plumbing
 
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I have used cunifer and brass fittings. I then painted the fittings with Lanoguard grease after fitting.

I have also used s/s bleed nipples.

Personally I would avoid copper as it is so soft it can twist when undoing the fittings.

Also, with cunifer, get it from a reputable company. I have read that some of the cheaper stuff is just coated steel. When you get it test it with a magnet - if the magnet is attracted to it then ots steel and will soon start to corrode. And when you shape it, form the tube around something to avoid kinking.

When you take the old pipes off look after them as you will want to copy them.
 
I have used cunifer and brass fittings. I then painted the fittings with Lanoguard grease after fitting.

I have also used s/s bleed nipples.

Personally I would avoid copper as it is so soft it can twist when undoing the fittings.

Also, with cunifer, get it from a reputable company. I have read that some of the cheaper stuff is just coated steel. When you get it test it with a magnet - if the magnet is attracted to it then ots steel and will soon start to corrode. And when you shape it, form the tube around something to avoid kinking.

When you take the old pipes off look after them as you will want to copy them.

funny u mentioning cheap copper, remember years ago when they covered steel pipe with copper used for plumbing and heating , came to light as time passed by as pin holes started to happen

plus 1 with regards to getting pipe benders , ones I got were made by rothernburger

even heard of some people using compression fittings to join brake lines ,of course being a massive no no
 

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