Solid Brake Lines ?

[Wyn]

I want to have a go at making new solid brake lines to fit my 260z
I want to make a new frt to rear pipe as well as those that run across the body
What type of pipe should I buy and what size/bore ?
Also what size end unions do I need to buy to fit the end flexi and under body "T" piece ?
ta

 

[zbloke]

3/16" cupro nickel kunifer pipe and I'm pretty sure the unions are M10x1, without a plain shank, i.e. threaded right to the end

 

[Wyn]

Cheers, So I need these ..

50 x BN13 Brake Nuts M10 x 1.00mm full thread male for 3/16 copper kunifer pipe | eBay

Plus these to make my pipes

Kunifer pipe Cupro Nickel Kunifer 3/16? x 25ft Brake Pipe BS EN12449 for car van | eBay


Plus the correct tool to flare the above pipe
Male and female end. One type fits all or do I need a specific end??

 

[zbloke]

Yep, thats what you need

The unions are all going to be male

Again, from memory, the flares are all concave AKA operation 2

I got a very good flaring tool from Automec

 

[Wyn]

Many thanks to zbloke

Watch this space, or brick wall

 

[johnymd]

The only advice I can give is don't buy a cheap tool like I did. They are total **** on kunifer. Only suitable for copper.

 

[MaximG]

Just buy a complete set of pipes from Automec its alot easier. If your going to do the front to rear break pipes it might be worth doing the fuel lines at the same time.

 

[Wyn]

Thanks for the pointers
Yep I need fuel lines aswell but that job is one of many still needing doing
Had a go at making a few pipes today and I think they are right?
Got the parts from a local factors and m8 lent me his bench mounted flare tool
By the time I had finished faffying about with other bitties under the car I managed to only make and fit the rear body pair for the rear brakes
Hope to do the frt to rear tomo

 

[pmac]

Just buy a complete set of pipes from Automec its alot easier. If your going to do the front to rear break pipes it might be worth doing the fuel lines at the same time.

It might be a little easier but its deffo not easier on the wallet. £130 a set

Making brake pipes is simple if you have the correct bench mounted tool. and a proper cutter.
Pipe and ends are cheap to buy.
Perhaps buying the tool for one job on one car doesnt make total economic sense but if you sell the tool on or make more pipes later for other cars/ friends cars etc it soon pays for itself. IMO and in my experience.

 

[Wyn]

It might be a little easier but its deffo not easier on the wallet. £130 a set

Is that a full vehicle set?
I spent £27 so far, but will need more pipe to make the under bonnet pipes

 

[MaximG]

Making brake pipes is simple if you have the correct bench mounted tool.

Nope still thing I'm right. If anything you need a tool which is good to use on the car to manufacture while in situ. At well over £150 for a decent bench mounted tool unless you are going into business its not worth it.

Mike.