Brake Pipe Overhaul
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:50 pm
I'm getting the floor of my scirocco sorted as there were two small holes at the front. My brake pipes on inspection where like a patchwork quilt of joints. As they have been removed I'm going to replace them all.
It has been a very long time since I have been near a brake line so I need a bit of help with sizes and nuts.
Any advice welcome.
I'm going to go for Cupro Nickel. Is size 3/16 correct. What total length is required. I have a 16v engine installed and I've also converted the rears to disc.
Metric Brake pipe nuts How many male and female are required and what size, 10 x 1 mm ? Long or short. I will add a few extra to the list as I know from previous experience that I will flare but I will forget to have put on the nut before flaring.
Bleed Nipples M10 x 1 correct?
Any recommendations for a pipe cutting tool or pipe bender and straightener welcome.
I do have a pipe cutting tool but I used this for plumbing jobs around the house, I take it I have to buy something more suitable for brake pipes.
All advice welcome.
It has been a very long time since I have been near a brake line so I need a bit of help with sizes and nuts.
Any advice welcome.
I'm going to go for Cupro Nickel. Is size 3/16 correct. What total length is required. I have a 16v engine installed and I've also converted the rears to disc.
Metric Brake pipe nuts How many male and female are required and what size, 10 x 1 mm ? Long or short. I will add a few extra to the list as I know from previous experience that I will flare but I will forget to have put on the nut before flaring.
Bleed Nipples M10 x 1 correct?
Any recommendations for a pipe cutting tool or pipe bender and straightener welcome.
I do have a pipe cutting tool but I used this for plumbing jobs around the house, I take it I have to buy something more suitable for brake pipes.
All advice welcome.