Brake pipes

[Roman Knows]

Good morning all. This weekend I shall be mostly changing the rusty brake pipes on my Monaro to copper. I'd be grateful if anyone can tell me if there are any special requirements for bleeding the brakes or is it a straight forward job.Thanks.

[bigwheel]

Have a read of this thread. Monkfish reckon Monaros usually bleed normally. Mine must have been one of the exceptions.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=16...

Very nice colour, by the way. Simply the best

[snowwolf]

Invest in some proper pipe spanners, have a heat gas bottle at hand for real stubborn fittings, you will find they may round off, before they round off get some local heat on them. good luck

[Roman Knows]

Thanks for the replies, I was wondering if I'd be best to change one pipe at a time, bleeding the brakes after each one, seems that's the safest way. my major worry was getting air into the ABS pump and not being able to bleed it out.

[bigwheel]

Roman Knows said:

Thanks for the replies, I was wondering if I'd be best to change one pipe at a time, bleeding the brakes after each one, seems that's the safest way. my major worry was getting air into the ABS pump and not being able to bleed it out.

[snowwolf]

one at a time is probably best, let us know how you get on

[mfp4073]

Changiing one pipe at a time then bleeding the system is is what I did.
It is important to use a proper brake pipe spanner in order to remove the old rubber pipes.
I did try to get away with a normal ring spanner to start with.....it almost ended in disaster!!!
I had no problems with air bubbles causing issues with the ABS system. Just take your time and be careful with the fittings,.

John

[Roman Knows]

Thanks again for the advice, update is that I took the wheels off today, had a look at the connections between the steel pipes and the flexi pipes and decided that it is probably best to change both. On reflection, even though there is no sign of cracking, the flexi pipes are probably around 13 years old now so due a change. Just need to find a sensible supplier.

[fred bloggs]

If you are changing flexy pipes, id go for braided steels. Theyll be easier to find and a great upgrade and probably cheaper.

[bigwheel]

fred bloggs said:

If you are changing flexy pipes, id go for braided steels. Theyll be easier to find and a great upgrade and probably cheaper.

Monkfish told me the OEM rubber flexis are no longer available.
Better off getting stainless braided anyhow. Got mine sent from AAS in Newcastle.

[colin_p]

Don't use copper, use copper nickle (kupro / kunifer, all the same thing).

[vxkev]

Roman Knows said:

Thanks again for the advice, update is that I took the wheels off today, had a look at the connections between the steel pipes and the flexi pipes and decided that it is probably best to change both. On reflection, even though there is no sign of cracking, the flexi pipes are probably around 13 years old now so due a change. Just need to find a sensible supplier.

Neil at NWJ auto stocks the braided flexi's

[maccavvy]

heres a little tip..

which ever one your doing 1st. push the piston back a little on that caliper. then push the brake pedal down and wedge it down so it cant move.
the only fluid youll lose is whats in the pipe. it stops it syphoning out .and therefore the abs pump will never go dry
so to speak

[Global-i]

You might want to check the pipe cover (# 10 below) before you start the job as sourcing one now Monkfish have gone might be tricky.
I know for a fact there were no Monaro ones left, however a Ute one will fit if you cut it down a bit.

These might help also

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