AndyW
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:05 PM |
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Copper brake pipe, is this any good??
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
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austin man
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:08 PM |
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is it kunifer if so all's good
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:09 PM |
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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
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adithorp
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:13 PM |
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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
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AndyW
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:18 PM |
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Thanks for the usual speedy reply. A roll of the Kunifer is on its way!!!
Thanks
Andy
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Danozeman
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:21 PM |
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That stuff will go green and go manky quickly aswell.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:46 PM |
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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.
"If in doubt flat out"
Colin McRae
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designer
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:57 PM |
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Don't use copper! Kunifer.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 12/6/10 at 11:49 AM |
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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.
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