mudmagnet Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 hi i need to change my brake pipes on the rear what size is the pipe, is it 3/16" also whats best, steel, copper or copper/nickel pipe oh and its a 300 tdi with abs thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igol Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I went with 3/16 22g soft copper when I did mine last year and not had any problems...well not with the rear. The ABS light has gone out now I've fitted a brake caliper I got off a scrappy and reconditioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Copper/nickel is best. (ie cunifer tube, Cu - copper Ni - nickel, Fe - iron) Copper pipe can work harden and there is the possibility that you can suffer fatigue failure of pipes in areas subject to vibration. Cunifer is nicer to work with and normally a few pence cheaper. Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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