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Model:- 1983 DG pop top, early brakes
Problem:- Front o/s brake line nipple into very early Brickwerks stainless flexi hose- leaking.

I got some unused and from the packaging early Brickwerks (different logo from now) SS brake flexis from my neighbours at a show last year. At the time of fitting I noticed that I had to do up the solid brake line nipple to the flexi very very tightly where it joins on the chassis as opposed to nearer the caliper. I had the same experience with the other flexis but got them all sealed eventually. I realise that brake lines are critical and that sealant etc should not be used. SO- is it possible to but a ready made brake line for the front o/S from the 'T' piece up to the flexi joint? Brickies do some but not this one it seems. Is it possible that these early ss flexis are in some way incompatible with my old solid lines or ..........
It is possible that the lines were disturbed after a garage replaced the opposite side ball joints recently. Is it possible to put too much force into doing up the joints? thanks.

NB Can you safely ever use compression joints on brake pipes?

i dont think you can get it ready made, but just measure it, or remove it and take it down to a local garage. They will make one up for you with flared ends, then you just have to fit it. I did this with sections of my pipework that got damaged when removing my flexi's. Should only cost about a fiver.
As for compression on brake lines, i would say thats a no no.

Thanks. I hope that it might tighten up but will see tomorrow. I assumed compression was dodgy but noticed that its sold as a repair for the clutch pipe failing, perhaps clutch needs less pressure...and is certainly less critical to life. Its a funny thing but around where I live in Hackney there are very few old style motor factors and the good one or two are small and do not make up pipes, ill have to find a new one that will be able to help. I have some brake line in the cellar and I think even some fittings....