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Copper brake pipe, is this any good??
AndyW - 9/6/10 at 07:05 PM

As above really,

Going to do my own brake lines and will need copper pipe and fittings. Whats peep's thoughts on this, please see link. I will be hopefully useing sierra calipers for front and rear will be drums
Thanks
Andy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Copper-Brake-Pipe-3-16-x-25ft-20-Brake-Pipe-Nuts-10mm-/310127339730?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&ha sh=item483507a8d2

austin man - 9/6/10 at 07:08 PM

is it kunifer if so all's good

andylancaster3000 - 9/6/10 at 07:09 PM

Agreed. What you have posted is not kunifer.

Use this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cupro-Nickel-Kunifer-3-16-x-25ft-Brake-Pipe-BS-EN12449-/120488471584?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&h ash=item1c0dac2c20#ht_1247wt_911

adithorp - 9/6/10 at 07:13 PM

It's OK... but you'd be better off using Kunifer (copper/nickle alloy). Copper is very bendy so it's easy to kink when shaping the pipes. It work hardens so vibration doesn't do it any good and it needs more clips. It also discolours quicker than kunifer.

adrian

AndyW - 9/6/10 at 07:18 PM

Thanks for the usual speedy reply. A roll of the Kunifer is on its way!!!

Thanks

Andy

Danozeman - 9/6/10 at 07:21 PM

That stuff will go green and go manky quickly aswell.

YQUSTA - 9/6/10 at 07:46 PM

Don't know what was used on my car but after having the brakes fail I'm swapping mine out to flexi hose from russbost

I have just recieved the ones I ordered for the front brakes and they look spot on.
I will get the same for the rear when I swap to disc's at some point.

designer - 9/6/10 at 07:57 PM

Don't use copper! Kunifer.

britishtrident - 12/6/10 at 11:49 AM

Be aware no all stuff sold as Kunifer is genuine Kunifer.
Genuine Kunifer has printed lettering on the side of the pipe.

Kunifer dosen't normally go green it just dulls down.