Brake pipe pliers

[Justin Cyder]

I've got to do the brake pipes on both circuits on my Cooper-S shortly. I've seen these pliers with a hole for the pipe & a raised curve channel on the bent side. Anyone used these? They seem more usable than a traditional bending tool & I fancy a pair.

This kind of thing.

[sassanach0]

superb bit of kit.

[Justin Cyder]

sassanach0 said:

superb bit of kit.

I guess I'll order a pair & try to remember to keep the unions on side.

[yorkshireegg]

sassanach0 said:

superb bit of kit.

+1

Just remember you still have to take it quite steady and bend a little at a time or you'll end up with kinks.

[jord294]

where can i buy?

[phillpot]

jord294 said:

where can i buy?

Plenty on Ebay


Or try this type?

[Justin Cyder]

phillpot said:

Or try this type?

Looking at that type, I can see a disadvantage in making consecutive bends over a short distance in that the radius of the curve is big enough to mean you may need to wedge something in the gap to achieve what you need. Kind of like this from 2:30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWp8M6biHcU

Hence why I was looking at the more expensive pliers in the first place.

[steveo3002]

i got this style..nice and compact incase you need to make some ajustments on the car

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Pipe-Bender-Bendin...