brake line corrosion.

exosteve · 02-10-2014, 21:16

Been a member on here for ages.
But I don't know how to search the forum.
I need a link or info on how to replace my brake lines.
They were pitted when I brought it.
I've painted over them a few times but it may be a good idea to replacethem .
Is it easy? Is it expensive?
How do you change them?
And are the pipes are formed to fit car or do you buy it in lengths and shape yourself?
What about end fittings?
I ain't got a clue.but it can't be that hard.
I'm good at airfix not much difference really apart from scale

AlexD333 · 02-10-2014, 21:20

I believe the main pipes under the car are pre shaped for the terrano, the hoses if you wanna do it properly, get some braided hoses made up, a bit of research needed but not any real extra cash, you could also make em a bit longer to allow extra travel

Have a look into it anyway, search function is on the bar above this thread right hand side

solarman216 · 02-10-2014, 21:30

I make brake pipes on site, but have the tool to do the flairs, single or double metric or imperial, your best bet is to remove the whole pipe and trot it along to your nearest factor/garage that can do the same, get them to make it a little longer than original as you will never get the bends the same and better to be a bit too long than too short, Rick

rustic · 02-10-2014, 21:44

Getting the correct fittings are essential, as are the flaring on the ends of the pipe. Some flares are concave, some convex, so never chance any guess work, as the pressure in the pipes can be extreme under emergency braking, and you don't want a joint to seperate.

There are many places that will copy your existing pipes, but also take the nuts as well as the pipe.
Pipe material and diameters vary too.

There is also the main dealer route, not always as expensive as you think...
Sometimes more too...

Rustic

02-10-2014, 21:16	#1
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	brake line corrosion. Been a member on here for ages. But I don't know how to search the forum. I need a link or info on how to replace my brake lines. They were pitted when I brought it. I've painted over them a few times but it may be a good idea to replacethem . Is it easy? Is it expensive? How do you change them? And are the pipes are formed to fit car or do you buy it in lengths and shape yourself? What about end fittings? I ain't got a clue.but it can't be that hard. I'm good at airfix not much difference really apart from scale

02-10-2014, 21:30	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I make brake pipes on site, but have the tool to do the flairs, single or double metric or imperial, your best bet is to remove the whole pipe and trot it along to your nearest factor/garage that can do the same, get them to make it a little longer than original as you will never get the bends the same and better to be a bit too long than too short, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

02-10-2014, 21:44	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Getting the correct fittings are essential, as are the flaring on the ends of the pipe. Some flares are concave, some convex, so never chance any guess work, as the pressure in the pipes can be extreme under emergency braking, and you don't want a joint to seperate. There are many places that will copy your existing pipes, but also take the nuts as well as the pipe. Pipe material and diameters vary too. There is also the main dealer route, not always as expensive as you think... Sometimes more too... Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.