Brake Pipe Replacement

[Gordon Harrower]

My car, which sat for 25 years before I got it, is springing leaks in the brake system, and I've realized that I just have to replace all the lines. Parts for British cars can't be taken for granted in the U.S., so I want to be certain that I get what I need. I intend to send away for brake line in bulk, and will re-use fittings where possible, but can someone tell me what size the brake lines are (e.g. 3/16")? Some lines, such as that from the reservoir to the master cylinder, seem to be bigger.

Thanks, Gordon.

[dmaxwell]

I've usually just gone to my local auto parts store (not a Kragen/O'Rielley, Autozone type of place but a real auto parts store. I'm finding that Napa is turning out to be pretty good) and bought brake lines. Usually have to also buy adaptors to mate the ends to the Jag or Rover or Metro, etc. For the Flex lines, I do get them from a specialist place for that brand of car.

David Maxwell
Tehachapi, CA

[nzchevy]

I bought a complete brake pipe set from Automec. I was impressed with the quality and everything fitted perfectly. This is the link to their website:-

www.automec.co.uk/frame_set.html

Regards

Roger

[Phil Nottingham]

All standard 3/16" steel Bundy but use use Kunifer - only the low pressure master cylinder feed is 1/4" Bundy and nylon or rubber tube can be used as used with later Nylon reservoir on P5B's

Use new fittings - standard 3/8th UNF but watch for correct use of single/double flares on ends

[Gordon Harrower]

An update for anyone interested. First, thanks for all suggestions. I wound up buying a length of new pipe and fittings, making new lines after the originals. Some of the bends aren't as artistic as I'd like, but everything's holding so far.

If I could do it again, I would take pictures of the exact routing of pipes around busy areas such as the gearbox, steering, etc. to feel more assured that nothing will interfere with other functions.

Gordon.