Sam Monoogian Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 Am I correct in the belief that if you drain the brake system and remove all the pipework you shouldn't reuse the old pipes. If so why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Westie Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 Normally cos they are so rusted up they broke when you took them offblush.gif If you use the old ones flush them out with some brake fluid to ensure there is no rubbish in them. The car in front is a Westfie1d wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 I would have thought it was fine to reuse the old pipes PROVIDING they are in good condition. If the end fittings are nice and clean and they rotate freely on the pipe and if they didn't stick or put up a fight when you removed them, and if you haven't removed/refitted them lots of times, then you're probably OK. If the end fitting puts up a fight, then you may end up twisting the pipe, with the consequent risk of fracture (which I guess will depend on pipe material). Also, if you remove and refit lots of times, perhaps the flare on the pipe end won't have enough "give" in it to get a good seat. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 Hi Sam Be careful about re-using old brake pipes. The originals are likely to be made of steel and therefore liable to corrosion. As noted in the previous post, check the pipes and unions carefully. Don't even think about re-using the flexibles. An alternative is to buy a roll of copper pipe (or Kunifer), some unions and a flaring tool and make your own. It is not too expensive and the pipes will last a long time. BTW, have you recovered from the effects of Richard's doughnuts at Brooklands yet? :-) regards pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Monoogian Posted November 6, 2001 Author Share Posted November 6, 2001 The originals are copper and I had no trouble taking them off. I might remake one of the front ones anyway for aesthetic purposes. Pete, Fully recovered from the doughnuts though if Richard wants to do some more I'm a willing passenger. wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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