broken front brake lines

Bemmy · Apr 12, 2013

Hi Guy's,
hope someone can help, ive snapped the brake lines that go from the caliper

(i've cut the pipe to aid taking out the srew, caliper end done)but the connector that is situated on a bracket attached to the top of the swivel housing along with the ABS sensor, is a tinker to undo i assume it unscrews at the connection that goes into the flexible brake line.
Where would i find a new brake line on a saturday morning in colchester (wondered if any colly lads might know).

appreciate any help

Bemmy

ratty · Apr 12, 2013

Bemmy said:
Hi Guy's,
hope someone can help, ive snapped the brake lines that go from the caliper (i've cut the pipe to aid taking out the srew, caliper end done)but the connector that is situated on a bracket attached to the top of the swivel housing along with the ABS sensor, is a tinker to undo i assume it unscrews at the connection that goes into the flexible brake line.
Where would i find a new brake line on a saturday morning in colchester (wondered if any colly lads might know).

appreciate any help

Bemmy

You could buy the bits and make one or see if kwik-fit or similar could make you one.

Steve_R1979 · Apr 12, 2013

Most motor factors will be able to make you something up.

You could do what I did which was go to machine mart and get a flaring tool, get the parts from the motor factors, and make them yourself.

More satisfying and I ended up doing pretty much the whole car!!

Pikey · Apr 12, 2013

take the old pipe and the connectors to a garage/kiwkfit type place. or as said make ya own. Loads of vids on youtube to show how it's done..

Bemmy · Apr 12, 2013

Redhand,ratty,Steve,
Thanks for advice and tips, never thought of DIY, (probably best time to start!!)
Cheers again!!!

Bemmy · Apr 13, 2013

Got the lines made up for £7.50 a quick fix, at Anglia Hydraulics (really helpful), so get it put back together and get the lads at work to refill the sytem on monday, and be squared away again.
Must remember to clamp brake hose then disconnect caliper.
Thanks again for ideas & help.
Bemmy

Bemmy · Apr 20, 2013

Well its all done and 3 days in no leaks etc.. so chuffed to bits and more confident when do the LHS, (will get new brake lines made before hand),
Cheers

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