I'm not only replacing my Master and Slave Cylinders but I also intend to replace all the pipe (back to front including the flexi-hose if needs be?)
Can anyone tell me if there is a preferred type of pipe and a specific pipe bore (i'm told it's a 6mm pipe) that I should opt for or is it just the standard off-the-shelf brake pipe which comes in 25ft rolls. Obviously I need to purchase a flange making tool (about £35 - £40) to get the ends bang on + invest in some new pipe clips to hold it all in place). Thankfully my van is sat over a good inspection pit that gives me great access to the whole of the underside of the van. I'm guessing (on initial inspection) that I'll have to drop the fuel tank down to get the pipe over the top of it or can I route around it if I'm starting from scratch?
The most important thing at this stage is to ensure I've purchased all the right bits for the job in hand.
Hope that makes sense
VAN PROFILE:
1980 T25 AC 2.0 lt 4-speed. Danbury conversion (No modifications)
1980 Air Cooled (CU) Danbury. Purchased in 2006. Fave destination: Northumberland Coast.
Hmm that's strange I phoned him before going the route of these Message Boards to find the answers. He didn't seem to keen to talk/give advice on the phone (which is understandable for someone running a small business). Not sure I dare call him again. Also because I want to do the job me sen I guess there aint a great deal of dosh in it for the good Dr. Thing is I want to get stuck in to this at the weekend (most specialist garages are booked up for a least a month and besides I'm stuck where my clutch packed up...luckily at the farm where I store the old girl) but I'm making slow progress nailing down the specific info I need to get the parts ordered in time. Hey ho.
PS. I did eventually find a thread on these boards which mentioned...
"Get your self a roll of 6mm Kunifer from you local motor factors and cut it to length, remove the original pipe ends from the old pipe then find someone to drill them out to suit the new diameter pipe and while they are at it get them to put a double flare on each end of the pipe "
1980 Air Cooled (CU) Danbury. Purchased in 2006. Fave destination: Northumberland Coast.
OK I've just phoned my local Auto Discount who mentioned they are expecting some new stock of 6mm Brake Pipe at lunch time today - £15 for 25ft - So unless someone pipes up and says this is an absolute No-No then this is the route I'll be taking.
1980 Air Cooled (CU) Danbury. Purchased in 2006. Fave destination: Northumberland Coast.
FYI Fritz. I plucked up the courage to call the good Dr. back and asked the question.... long and the short is he makes them to order so no they are NOTan on the shelf solution I'm afraid. He did however confirm that I require 6mm that can be picked up just about anywhere. Next step it to get the Flange Kit... jeez this is slow work!
1980 Air Cooled (CU) Danbury. Purchased in 2006. Fave destination: Northumberland Coast.
Yes I do understand your dilema, perhaps I should not always take for granted these things as being straight forward, but you did ask the question some time ago, I just thought you would have had it sorted by now...
Regards
Friitz,,,,,,,,,
PS, I have a flaring tool here if you are passing this way...
One day you will find me,,
Driving in my Camper,
With a Surf and Paisley wrap on both sides....
Aye well as they say you live and learn Still I'm determined to do this me sen and once done will be a bleedin' (no pun intended) expert I should imagine!
Will start taking photos and videos to document progress... making notes on who, where and what so should be able to save this for some other sucker that wants to have a crack at it. Thanks for the offer of a flaring kit Fritz... to be fair by the time we've sorted postage, packaging and a reasonable rental fee I may as well nip round the corner to the trade counter and buy a kit for £35... As no doubt the brake pipes will need looking at next!
1980 Air Cooled (CU) Danbury. Purchased in 2006. Fave destination: Northumberland Coast.
At last back on the road... took some working through but managed replace the whole hydraulic pipe system, two cylinders and a flexi hose. Anyroad I'll do a helpful breakdown of what I used and how it went on... + final costs when I've got some miles under me belt. Bottom line is cost me less than £150 in bits (to replace the lot) and about a day or two messing around underneath.... thankfully with the aid of an good inspection pit (A key element).
1980 Air Cooled (CU) Danbury. Purchased in 2006. Fave destination: Northumberland Coast.
