Gazzar Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 My 109 has very tired brake hoses, the steel spiral protector on the rear axle is crumbling away, so I doubt that are in great shape. I'm going to fit the Goodrich braided hoses, but do I fit standard or the 2 inches longer versions? I've parabolic springs fitted, which do raise the height of the vehicle, by easily an inch, which makes me think I should get the longer hoses. Is there any potential problems if the hoses are a little bit too long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 extended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Danke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Yep, extended. I have those Goodridge hoses. You won’t be disappointed. Just remember you can’t clamp them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Thanks, ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Just to be contrary - you can buy TFE stainless braided hose by the metre from the likes of Think Automotive, plus the ends, and make hoses yourself to suit. My whole truck is done in TFE, zero rigid pipes anywhere and a lot less joins than all the rigid->flexi transitions you get as standard. They do it in nice colours too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Have you seen under my truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 It's a mess. I'll stick with copper and unions. I understand it, cheap to repair on the road, and, and, and ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I used copper-nickel pipe with brass unions. If you take the time to properly straighten the pipe and use the correct bending tools or a decent substitute for forming the bends, you can get a really smart finish that looks like the factory fit except in colour. It’ll fit the clips and clamps around the chassis and axles, rather than needing bigger attachments, though I can see some benefits in full flexi-hose fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 I sleeve the copper nickel with black heat shrink tubing, looks well, and you can spot chafing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Very tidy. Did you use any kind of sealant at the ends of the heat sharing to keep moisture out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Yes, silicone grease. Not exactly a sealant, but it's good enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 What a good idea, but if you use a bender, pipe will not fit it. If you use the adhesive lined stuff, that will seal as well. Do you have any problem at MOT time (if you have one) I know they now give an advisory or worse if the are covered with anything like underseal or wax ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Bend the pipe first, then cover with the heat shrink. I've seen modern vehicles with a plastic sheath over the steel, so I'd be surprised if it was a fail, paint, sure, but not a covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Painting them will not get an advisory. They do tend to put an advisory if the pipe is obviously covered in grease to cover up a corroded pipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 They'll all be copper eventually. I've four steel left, three of which are recent. The fourth is original and I'll replace tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Copper nickel, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 2:00 PM, Gazzar said: I sleeve the copper nickel with black heat shrink tubing, looks well, and you can spot chafing. That looks fantastic 🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Thank you. It's nice, but it's an extra layer of something, so I can see what things are chafing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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