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StescoG66 · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:42 pm Post subject: Brake line lengths

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

Johnpm1967 · Alfasud Joined: 21 Jun 2013 Posts: 32 Location: Tewkesbury

I have a set of old ones in my garage I will measure for you.

StescoG66 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject:

That would be a huge help - thank you Very Happy

eagle3 · Alfa 33 Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 402 Location: France

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.
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Oggie · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:37 pm Post subject:

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.
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Johnpm1967 · Alfasud Joined: 21 Jun 2013 Posts: 32 Location: Tewkesbury

Sorry for delay. Length is 243/245cm including bends. For 33 based rear drum braked model.

StescoG66 · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:25 pm Post subject:

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.