anyone know what size brake pipe fittings are??

i need to make meself new copper brake lines for the front calipers on the classic as they're fit to burst, does anyone know what size/thread the fitting that bolt into the calipers are

cant u take the old one and get a copy from them?

spose i could but that would mean it being off the road for ages while i try to source matching parts, i dont have any holiday left to take time off in the day to look around and i work for a clock watching ahole

i did the rear on mine, i used the same ones that came off the car

method i use :

clamp flexi pipe with mole grips, cut pipe as close to fitting as possible remove pipe and use a piece of string to get length. cut pipe put the 'nuts' on the correct way and make ends off (there is a kit to make the ends if you dont have one)

use old pipe to get shape and fit to car.

to get the old nuts off i file the end or cut it if there is space.

good idea, i didn't think of re-using them. i only had a quick look at the nuts but they looked pretty rusty and grim but i guess they might be re-useable, i'll have a closer look tomorow, would certainly save messin about, got a flaring kit etc

they should be fine, its the thread and obviously the flat but at the end to make a seal that is important. if you cut them nice and close you can use a socket to remove them without rounding them off, 11mm i think, maybe worth chucking a bit of wd40 at them 24 hours befor if you can and give em a lick with the wire brush too to get any loose dirt/rust off helps to keep the crap away from getting in and causing any probs!!!

guess it should only take about an hour.

one thing to have a look at(it happened on ALL of mine) is the caliper bolts onto some sliding pins on the brake frame. mine were seized but only on one of them, the same one on all four, top on one side bottom on the other. if they are, go to the scrap yard and get some more, most rovers fit, mg's and the rover 75 front fit both front and back on the rr p38(at least the one i have, 1996my) at least be prepared to go get some as they shear quite easy. i know it happend to me and the blind panic was enough! even if they are free take them out and give em a rub down with wire wool, re grease and put back, chack pads too, doing this stopped an annoying squeak i had on my car, also i slapped a bit of grease on the wheel bearing(the one connected to the chassis) dunno if it will help, just for protection and a bit of belt and braces approach.

i know its a bit long winded but prevention is easier than the cure!!!!!!

HTH

Gav

cheers Gav, i've still got the rear end to finish first so i probably won't get to the front axle and brakes til later in the week, i'll let you know how i get on