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divethedeep

Member Since: 17 Sep 2014
Location: sussex
Posts: 32

Td5. Brake pipe

Had brake failure today on my 2003 td5 defender
Brake pipe from front to rear failed near where it connects into flexy due to rust
Luckily managed to slow using gears
I think I will buy brake pipe on the roll. And make my own up and may replace the other pipes if any rust is found
The question is what is the best brake pipe ? I have seen you can buy copper Or another mix of materials
And what is best flaring tool to buy ?

Thank. Mark

14th Apr 2019 8:27pm

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

I use copper and bought a standard flaring set. I used it on my disco 3 and 90 td5. 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)

15th Apr 2019 4:08pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17373

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I always use Kunifer pipe and make my own. Sykes Pickavant flaring tools are generally the best.

15th Apr 2019 4:52pm

derbywill

Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 557

I always use Kunifer, (cupro nickel) it doesn't work harden like copper.

Cheers

Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88” 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop

16th Apr 2019 11:19am

divethedeep

Member Since: 17 Sep 2014
Location: sussex
Posts: 32

Thanks all
Brake pipes now replaced
I purchased a roll of copper pipe to start with but changed my mind after reading reviews on different brake pipe materials
I retuned the copper and ordered a roll of cunifer pipe
I ordered the Sykes pickevant flaring tool as recommended
I discovered my defender has metric fittings (din) so had to return the selection of fitting I purchased as imperial
There was quite a lot to learn about different types of flares. DIN. SAE SINGLE AND DOUBLE FLARES and the threads are very similar ie an imperial end will fit into metric but feels very flopppy
Armed with my new Sykes pickervant tool cunifer pipe and new inexpensive bending tool The pipes acros rear axel were changed , front offside and I replaced half of the pipe rear to front putting an inline connector half way as front section was not corroded

Thanks mark

28th Apr 2019 7:34am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17373

Good work.

28th Apr 2019 9:12am

mrd1990

Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Wales
Posts: 600

Checking the connectors is easily overlooked

Here was mine, luckily I noticed dripping before anything bad happened..

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You can always gently use the handbrake as a way of stopping the car quickly if you have no time for engine compression.

7th May 2019 5:58pm

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