molten Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 HelloWhen i stripped the brake lines of the chassis, other than a little surface rust they seem pretty solid and I have considered re-using them on rebuild. Are the new copper replacement kits better or worse than the original steel?What bore size is best for normal use?Not racing, just restoring but want good/best critical components.Any thoughts?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 If there is no corrosion on the old ones they can be reused.The new ones will soon tarnish anyway. If replacing i would use cupro nickel ones as apposed to copper.Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Don't reuse, if steel they could be +30 years? Go for a quality kit like one from Automec if you are new to brake systems. They do both copper/nickel and copper brake lines for spitfire; go for copper/nickel.A new shiny paint on your 99% top rebuild classic won't help you stop safely 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Renew as a matter of course, use cupro-nickel (CuNiFer) replacements in preference to copper.Don't be tempted by brakepipe sets from suposed brake specialists, the lengths are rearley correct, six inches too long ebing an average! Either make your own, or buy from a Triumph specialist who makes them in house, rather than buys them ready made. Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote=heraldcoupe]Renew as a matter of course, use cupro-nickel (CuNiFer) replacements in preference to copper.quote]Where can I get this stuff from?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote=2597]heraldcoupe wrote:Renew as a matter of course, use cupro-nickel (CuNiFer) replacements in preference to copper.quote]Where can I get this stuff from?ThanksA good motor factor will have it, not so good ones can order it in for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 heraldcoupe wrote:the lengths are rearley correct, six inches too long ebing an average!Blimey, that was before I indulged in any yule spirit too! I just type faster than I can think, seems you understood what I was trying to say in any case......Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Bought a kit from Automec years ago for a LHD spitfire mk 3, did fit like a glove. Just bought a copper kit off james paddock, looks right, but prefer cupro-nickel (CuNiFer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I had a set made up by Canley's in cupro nickel. Well made, fitted perfectly.Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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