Brake pipe length help

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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:26 am

ok need to change thee front to back pipe

does anyone know the length of this pipe??
also what fittings are on each end so i can get one made up before removing old one???

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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:49 am

mine was 305cm with male ends.

this was for a 4 pot with rear drums and was routed round the fuel tank.
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:50 am

is that the one that goes to the 3way box thing mate??
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:51 am

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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:58 am

nice one cheers smithy :cool:
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Post Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:18 pm

Hi, I have to do mine as well including the two after the 'T' piece. I don't suppose you know what size the male end fittings are (M10?) and bore of the pipe?
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Post Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:54 pm

You can buy the pipe from the dealers, its the correct length with both fittings and only costs about £8

But you will need a bending tool as it comes in a straight length
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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:04 pm

Thanks very much for the advice. Have been to the dealers today and ordered the pipes, 5 in total (£24 - £8 for the long one) and have a pipe bender on order as well. Looking forward to getting my hands dirty at the weekend as I have the fuel tank to change as well as all rear brake components.
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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:09 pm

It is highly advisable to replace the fuel lines at the same time as doing the brake pipes.

8mm copper microbore is available from B&Q and is ideal for this job.
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