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StescoG66 Alfasud
Joined: 26 Nov 2013 Posts: 27 Location: Lenzie, Glasgow
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:42 pm Post subject: Brake line lengths |
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Hi Folks
Due to having cut and discarded my old brake lines, does anyone know the length of the 2 brake lines that run under the car? I intend to make them up off the roll and bend to shape as I install, but obviously due to the twisty, winding route the pipes take it makes it bamn near impossible to measure.
Many thanks in advance
Sorry - 1988 Sprint 1.7, rear drum brakes ![Question](images/smiles/icon_question.gif) |
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Johnpm1967 Alfasud
Joined: 21 Jun 2013 Posts: 32 Location: Tewkesbury
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:20 am Post subject: |
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I have a set of old ones in my garage I will measure for you. |
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StescoG66 Alfasud
Joined: 26 Nov 2013 Posts: 27 Location: Lenzie, Glasgow
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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That would be a huge help - thank you ![Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif) |
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eagle3 Alfa 33
Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 402 Location: France
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:50 am Post subject: |
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For future reference you should remove the old pipes as carefully as you can and bend the new pipe whilst taping it to the old model.
I normally take the old ones to a pro to get them renewed. Saves a lot of hassle. They can normally do them while you wait and you get the two pipes(old and new) back taped together. They don't cost a fortune either. _________________ Alfa33 QO 1984
Alfa33 1.3i.e. 1994 |
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Oggie Green Cloverleaf
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Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 811 Location: Whitehill
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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I have been making my own as of the past weekend for my rear disc conversion, I found it quite easy to make and there is plenty of guides on youtube to help. Still yet to test them though,will do that over the weekend. A good tip is only use brake fluid to lubricate the ends of the die and tubing when you make them off. _________________ PHAT 33 |
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Johnpm1967 Alfasud
Joined: 21 Jun 2013 Posts: 32 Location: Tewkesbury
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:52 am Post subject: |
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Sorry for delay. Length is 243/245cm including bends. For 33 based rear drum braked model. |
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StescoG66 Alfasud
Joined: 26 Nov 2013 Posts: 27 Location: Lenzie, Glasgow
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you so much for this - appreciate it. Will make up to 245 and allow for a bit of bend room I think.. That'll be another wee job ticked off tomorrow night. |
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