Rusty brake pipes

Post by **glennyboy2** » 01 Nov 2007, 14:04

Have just failed MOT on "corroded brake pipe front to rear".
I think it is a steel one.
Where can I get a replacement? Can I replace it with copper?
Is it a difficult job, or should I bite the bullet and stick it in a garage. I realise that getting the drums off to bleed the system is usually a pig of a job.

Post by **VWlewis** » 01 Nov 2007, 15:36

You should be able to get one made up by a motor factors - if you can get it off in one piece. Have you checked the Search function on this website using "brake pipe"?
e.g. https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... brake+pipe

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 01 Nov 2007, 19:25

With respect, if you know nothing about brakes .... and clearly you don't

... then get the lot proffesionally replaced by a known and trustworthy garage. You'll never need to touch them again then.

Ian.

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 02 Nov 2007, 21:36

A sound piece of advice, young Mr.Hulley.

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 04 Nov 2007, 20:53

glennyboy2 wrote: I realise that getting the drums off to bleed the system is usually a pig of a job.

Oh dear!

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 04 Nov 2007, 22:55

glennyboy2
If you are confused or uncertain about what previous respondents are on about - then I can tell you that you have unfortunately shown yourself to be ignorant of the fact that the rear brake system is bled without removing the drums, or even the wheels actually. People are not trying to put you down as such - but just advising that brakes have to be done right for safety ....

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