greyhair · Jun 9, 2014

Finished the axle rebuilds this weekend, so just have to wait on my new chassis to arrive
so im going through my list of things to buy ect
I was thinking about making my own brake pipes but i dont have the tool to flare the ends etc

so is it worth buying the kit and doing my own or buying a complete set
or is there any member who would be willing to make me a set for a fee

ONE LIFE LIVE IT. D90 · Jun 9, 2014

Slightly different to what your saying. But i had copper brake pipes made up by a local motor factor, that is generally very good trade prices for stuff.

But, in the end its actually worked out more expensive having them made up, than buying the pipe/unions and flaring too. Halfords sell 25ft of pipe for £10.
Basically i wish i had made my own.

Hope this helps

waldershelf · Jun 9, 2014

I've got one of these flare tools, Franklin Tools Hand Held Brake Pipe Flaring Tool AF2003 3/16: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools perfect flares every time. Use cunifer tube not copper, there are a number of stories on the web about copper tube failing in service, although I've never actually met anyone who had a copper pipe fail.

ratty · Jun 9, 2014

Make em yourself and buy a flaring tool.

aaronmorris · Jun 9, 2014

Buy a tool and do them yourself.
Infact didn't landowner offer do make you some up on another thread a while back?

greyhair · Jun 9, 2014

aaronmorris said:
Buy a tool and do them yourself.
Infact didn't landowner offer do make you some up on another thread a while back?

Did he ?

I have no idea mate I have so much sh** going around in my head to do with the rebuild its mad
you should know you have done x3

aaronmorris · Jun 9, 2014

greyhair said:
Did he ?

I have no idea mate I have so much sh** going around in my head to do with the rebuild its mad
you should know you have done x3

I think so

I'll try and find it.
Yes, I know what you mean mate, This 6bt scares me a little

aaronmorris · Jun 9, 2014

greyhair said:
Did he ?

I have no idea mate I have so much sh** going around in my head to do with the rebuild its mad
you should know you have done x3

Found it.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/braided-brake-lines-making-my-own-brake-lines-254797-2.html

Southernlandy · Jun 9, 2014

Depends how much you going to spend on a tool, I paid £80 for two tools so in the end it cost more to make them but in the long run it will be cheaper

payydg · Jun 9, 2014

I'm making my own. You can get a cheap second hand flaring tool off ebay. New pipe benders and cutters are cheap but you could also get these second hand.

SEALEY BRAKE PIPE FLARING TOOL AK5063 | eBay

greyhair · Jun 9, 2014

aaronmorris said:
I think so I'll try and find it.
Yes, I know what you mean mate, This 6bt scares me a little

Yes I bet,thats what you call a project

captainbeaky · Jun 9, 2014

+1 for the cunifer pipe.
It's nicer to use, easier to straighten and form, and doesn't work harden as much as copper.

trax · Jun 9, 2014

captainbeaky said:
+1 for the cunifer pipe.
It's nicer to use, easier to straighten and form, and doesn't work harden as much as copper.

looks prettier for longer

captainbeaky · Jun 9, 2014

Yeah - that too.

greyhair · Jun 10, 2014

trax said:
looks prettier for longer

sounds good

so what is needed fitting etc
will buy a kit and do my own
as i guess this will not be the last rebuild i do

COME ON RICHARDS WHERE IS MY F***ing chassis

I Hate waiting

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