davepro
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| posted on 30/11/07 at 10:20 AM |
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Brake Pipes
Hi All
Things are moving on well.
However I am now looking to plumb in the brakes and this has raised a question.
I am using a sierra master cylinder with sierra rear calipers and cortina front calipers. What size pipe pipe do I need?
Hope this makes sence.
Thanks in advance
Dave
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 30/11/07 at 10:24 AM |
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Standard 3/16" should do you just fine.
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 30/11/07 at 10:30 AM |
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I think your only decision is whether to use Kunifer or Copper.
John
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davepro
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| posted on 30/11/07 at 10:39 AM |
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Thanks guys, what is the differance in the types of pipe? Is one better then the other?
Thanks in advance
Dave
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 30/11/07 at 10:40 AM |
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Whats the practical difference between the two with Kunifer being Cupro Nickel and having had a quick look slightly dearer??
Edited to say you beat me to it Dave (fair though as its your thread)!! 
[Edited on 30/11/07 by Paul TigerB6]
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 30/11/07 at 12:50 PM |
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I've just done a search but cannot find the previous discussion on the merits of copper and kunifer.
It was generally acknowledged that Kunifer is much superior to copper in terms of strength and durability and if I remember correctly, I believe
somebody said that copper is banned for brake pipes in Sweden.
Having said that, I have used copper on the Phoenix and I expect the brake pipes to last the life of the car without any problems.
It is a case of "The choice is yours"
John
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 30/11/07 at 02:02 PM |
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I personally would not use copper, particularly as it tends to work harden, not good as vibrations can cause this. Trouble is the cheap flaring tools
will only reliably flare copper. Decent ones are about 100 notes!
So like said depends on your view, and if you think vibration will be a problem (i.e. engine hard mounted) then don't use copper.
Dan
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