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Brake lines
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:10 pm
by jpclinging
I am hoping that someone here may have a set of pre bent brake lines for Series 3 88 that I can copy or buy, I am looking to emulate a factory set up. Any help would be appreciated.
Re: Brake lines
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:15 pm
by mepham55
If you need new brake lines I would recommend getting a pre made set from Automec.
https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/brake-pipe ... 37906.html
Matt
Re: Brake lines
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:36 pm
by jpclinging
Thanks Matt,
I am hoping to get pre bent lines not the coiled (do it myself) kind. Unless I can find someone to make them. I can't duplicate the ones I have as they are bit of a dogs breakfast..
Re: Brake lines
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:11 am
by harv
With a brake line flairing tool (not terribly expensive) you can fairly easily make your own to fit perfectly. The double flairs are a bit finicky, but with a few practice flairs you'll get it. Standard NAPA fittings seem to work just fine.
Re: Brake lines
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:28 am
by John
The SAE double flare is not compatible with the DIN/ISO bubble flare required on Series wheel brake components. You can purchase the correct flaring tools and fittings from specialists but I doubt that they are available from the likes of NAPA or Lordco.
Re: Brake lines
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:24 am
by harv
Okay, I'm sure you're right, but it's been working flawlessly on my S2 for many years. I don't remember getting the fittings from any specialist.