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srod



Member Since: 20 Mar 2015
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Brake pipes!!
My front offside brake pipe has just burst! Corroded through -previously hidden by dinitrol. The solid section near the coil.

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Can I order a direct replacement, or are they made to spec as required? I can't see anything obvious in on online parts suppliers.

Is replacement something to be attempted by a DIYer? Any hidden surpises, the usual stuff like seized up parts in inaccessible places? Anything else to replace when I am in there? And is rebleeding the system straightforward?

Currently on the drive and off the road until this is sorted.

Cheers!
Post #689002 26th Feb 2018 1:52pm
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dorsetsmith



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1. Can I order a direct replacement yes 2. key thing you need its ABS or not, but having looked at your pic Id say none ABS can not see cable for abs sender and reg date i.e. 02 = 2A. Post CHASSIS NUMBER 4A front brake pipe changed abs or none abs end fitting are differentia
3. And is re bleeding the system straightforward yes, starting rear passenger side as pre LR work shop Manuel TD5
Post #689012 26th Feb 2018 2:22pm
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roel



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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
You can also make it yourself from copper pipe. Small investment in tools and copper pipe and you can make your own. Is one is in this state you might want to check the others too. Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)
Post #689019 26th Feb 2018 3:16pm
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srod



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Cheers guys great advice. Had a look and it looks straightforward enough. Just bought all the bits and tools, gonna replace the lot. Will update on how it goes. Thumbs Up
Post #689047 26th Feb 2018 4:50pm
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roel



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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
Cut the pipe just above the nut so you can use a socket. Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)
Post #689162 26th Feb 2018 10:33pm
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srod



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Good tip! Cheers.
Post #689207 27th Feb 2018 8:33am
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srod



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Another question:

Do I need to drain down the system to take the damaged pipe out?

Have just cut the damaged pipe above where it joins the flexi and brake fluid is continuing to drain out. Was expecting only minor fluid loss with the rest held in by the vacuum.

Have plugged it for now and come in for me dinner.
Post #689361 27th Feb 2018 6:53pm
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blackwolf



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All the fluid from that circuit will drain out unless you take steps to prevent it, the easiest way being to wedge the brake pedal down. Alternatively remove the reservoir cap and put a poly bag or similar over the opening then replace the cap.
Post #689368 27th Feb 2018 7:03pm
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srod



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Cheers for the quick reply! Eaten me fried chicken and chips and a can of cider, now back to it.
Post #689373 27th Feb 2018 7:17pm
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srod



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Job is all done now. Replaced all the piping both left and right front. Had ordered new flexi hoses too but they are stuck in transit somewhere, so put the old ones back on for now. Flushed and bled the whole system. All went well, no major incidents everything came apart okay. I never knew new brake fluid was so clear Very Happy

Float switch in the reservoir was seized, so I have learned all about the wiring of the handbrake light on the dash, only real drama I had.

Looks like I need new rear pads, so I think I'll do those, rebuild the rear calipers and replace the rear pipe work as my next project.
Post #690831 4th Mar 2018 12:20pm
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