Help with bake pipe fittings please

Hello,

Sorry for another of what might seem a silly question.

I have just refitted both axles on the disco1 along with new springs and dampers .
Next job in hand is to renew the copper brake pipes (flexi hoses purchased already)

Where i need the help is:
what size pipes and fittings are required to udertake the job and where to purchase them?

3/16s std metric fittings

any motorfactors. Just take an old fitting in & measure the brake pipe or take a piece in to motor factors with you.

Thank you for your help.

Do i need ant special tools, like pipe bender?

flaring tool ,bend you can make by hand

ebay No 300691069158 is what I have, which is fine for doing a few small jobs, I replaced two full vehicles worth of pipes so far and loads of others.

However, the grippers wear quite quickly, so be prepared to fettle them a bit or buy a better quality set to start with, but prices seemed to jump from less than £50 to way above £100 ...

I thiinking of this:

Land Rover Range Rover Discovery Freelander DIY 25ft Brake Pipe Repair Kit | eBay

Not used that type of flare so won't comment.

i have used that kind of kit. i found it ok to use but i only used it for the small pipes between flexi and caliper on the front. still have loads of pipe and fittings left over if i ever need to replace any more bits.

THE BUDDAH said:

I thiinking of this:

Land Rover Range Rover Discovery Freelander DIY 25ft Brake Pipe Repair Kit | eBay

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That flare kit will work, but great care is required to get nice results there are better tools for lot more money.

i got one like that.

needs a bit of practice, but mine works ok.

Fittings are M10x1mm for 3/16" pipe

All comments are being considered, thank you.
I only need to do the one vehicle so the kit may be ok but having not done the job before I'm a bit unsure.
Once again I'm having a few problems with getting a mobile mechanic to do the job for me at the right price. One guy quoted me £180 just to replace brake pipes on the rear axle.

I went to Halfords, bought the flareing tool, pipe and fittings, watched some " How to" videos on U Tube, then a couple of practice flares and finally the pipes for my back axle.
It was easier than I thought and cost me about forty quid, give it a go.

Cheers Galla

Yea it will be even better if i could get someone to do it for me as im pushed for time with other bits that need doing.

I understand that you want things done quickly, I discovered I needed new pipes on a Sunday lunchtime and I was due to leave home at 3am on Monday with a three and a half hour drive to work.
It took me three hours to buy the stuff, work out how to use it, make and fit the pipes then bleed the brakes.
Cheers Galla

Galladog said:

I understand that you want things done quickly, I discovered I needed new pipes on a Sunday lunchtime and I was due to leave home at 3am on Monday with a three and a half hour drive to work.
It took me three hours to buy the stuff, work out how to use it, make and fit the pipes then bleed the brakes.
Cheers Galla

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well done.