Copper brake lines

[joe-motion]

Ended up snapping one of the copper lines between the bias and the master cylinder last night trying to get bends neater. Not a problem to get another knocked up however wondered what other options there are, i.e is there a braided solution that would look better?

Cheers

[steveo3002]

kunifer /cupro nickel

[joe-motion]

I was looking at replacing my existing with that in anycase going from comments made on this forum. Just wondered if there were any other solutions?

[Alan Whitaker]

Steel braided, you can buy a coil and all the fittings and make your own.

[steveo3002]

can do stainless hardline ....think kunifer will see you ok , with brass or stainless ends it should last the life of the car

[TJC46]

Have a look here for ideas

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/brake-syste...

[phillpot]

Various bending tools available, I like these....... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-Brake-Pipe-Bendi...

[steveo3002]

i bought pliers like that , but get the best results bending around large sockets /scrap parts etc

[phillpot]

steveo3002 said:

i bought pliers like that , but get the best results bending around large sockets /scrap parts etc

Yes, that worked for me for years but pliers are handy if you need a really quite tight bend

[Alan Whitaker]

Why would you want to bend with sockets, flatten tube on the bend and looks like a dogs leg, just buy a proper bender, they only cost from about £10.

[joe-motion]

Out of interest what size are the brass fittings that go on the pipe

[steveo3002]

i wont start a fight , ive got 2 or 3 sets of bending pliers , just say that i get happy results with a socket , doesnt matter what you use if it looks right

[magpies]

another vote for st st braided flexible.

If you are near a Rally Team or Race Team they will have the parts and more likely to make yours up.

[Alan Whitaker]

Same here Mick, all stainless braided.

[phillpot]

joe-motion said:

Out of interest what size are the brass fittings that go on the pipe

These should do the job..... M10 brake nut

Alan Whitaker said:

......................... flatten tube on the bend and looks like a dogs leg

one of my dogs leg .......

[Alan Whitaker]

Nice dog leg Mike

[mickypee]

Here is a V8S with braided stainless throughout, including the clutch. Made for an incredibly firm pedal. Not the cheapest option, but possibly the best.

[mickypee]

[phillpot]

mickypee said:

Here is a V8S with braided stainless throughout

[magpies]

phillpot said:

apeart from the parts that aren't