Brake pipes and connections

[trevor_ford]

As the rebuild slowly continues I am thinking about replacing brake pipes and connectors. Am I right in thinking that the connectors are 3/8 UNF rather than metric? I am trying to decide on the economics of buying a pipe flaring kit or just getting the local garage to knock them up.

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Brake pipes and connections

Trevor
Correct at 3/8 unf

[trevor_ford]

Re: Brake pipes and connections

Thanks Alan, now to choose a flaring kit !

[b_caswell]

Re: Brake pipes and connections

could be either A/F or metric if the componenents are.. from a late car. One thing to watch for is any damage inside the female union where the old pipe seated which may compromise a good seal.

[trevor_ford]

Re: Brake pipes and connections

Thanks Ben I'll keep a look out for that. As ever there is always another problem. After Tim McDonald telling me to make sure I didn't lose the clips that hold the rear wheel cylinder on - guess what - there aren't any on one side !! Anyone know where you can get these ?

[trevor_ford]

Re: Brake pipes and connections

RIMMER BROS - order placed !

[b_caswell]

Re: Brake pipes and connections

I hope you didnt pay too much for them. I have a drawer full, well quite a few anyway.

[trevor_ford]

Re: Brake pipes and connections

Now you tell me
Look after them and I'll get back to you next time I rebuild the Marlin