John_205_GTi 0 Posted October 19, 2007 How much will it cost me to replace the brake pipes to my rear drums? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted October 19, 2007 The rubber flexi's or the solid steel/copper pipes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John_205_GTi 0 Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) All of it from the servo, all of the fittings have corroded, i had to cut the pipes to get the rear beam off! Edited October 19, 2007 by John_205_GTi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) Doing it yourself? I think i paid £65 for all the flexis for my 1.9 back last year, 1 maybe 2 reels of copper pipe (Usually £8 a roll), Bag of unions £3, and flaring kit £25 Gives you an idea Al Edited October 19, 2007 by Alastairh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy 68 Posted October 19, 2007 I had made all the copper brake pipes including all brass fittings made up for my 1.6 GTI about 4 years ago from my local car parts place total cost £32. NB this did not include any rubber flexi hoses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flick 0 Posted October 19, 2007 Sorry to hijack but i'm faced with a similar problem , i'm refurbing my beam and all the break pipes are in a similar condition. All the joints are seized and basically fooked. I basically now have the two pipes coming back with a nipple affair on the end. I see options as either replace the existing system and where do i get the union parts where they are bolted to the trailing arm. or Run a steel braided hose from the end of the pipe to the caliper and cable tie it to the trailing arm. Which is the best / easiest option ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted October 19, 2007 The nipples need to be flaired using a proper brake pipe flaring tool, as above said there around £25 for a cheap one, but work, but you'll need practice, and best getting advice off someone who knows how to use one when you try yourself. Unions, you can get from any decent parts place. Id advice if undoing old unions to buy a brake pipe spanner from Halfords. Costs £7, and has 11 and 13mm ends, and if you see it in the flesh its a handy tool Personally replace them of how Peugeot did them from day one Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flick 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Ok gone the replacing the old method route but quick question. Has anyone a pic of their rear pipe routing. Its been that long since i stripped it all down i cant remember how it all goes back together. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
