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brake pipes on jimny

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01 Apr 2013 07:44 #67499 by Jackdelves
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hi there

as im new to the jimny got loads of little jobs to do .noticed brake pipes could do with tiedeing up bit rusty can you get a complete kit any were .or do you just get them bit by bit.oh also got a bit of under body rust i would like to treat to slow it down any easy way to do it.like if i spray some thing on it.

thank you all great to here from you all.

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01 Apr 2013 09:06 #67504 by GuardianAngel
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If you are mechanically capable then making your own lines is the best way. If your not confident pay a qualified mechanic.

Get a reel of copper/nickel brake line (wont rust), some brake unions (M10) and a flaring kit (that can do double ended flares). Halfrauds do all of these.

Take the old lines off one by one and use then as a template to form the new ones. Becareful on sharp bends not to kink the pipe. I use a secured metal bar to gradually work the pipe into a smooth bend

I had my J professionally undersealed, as its a messy job, by Rustmaster. Comes with a 5 year guarentee and free annual top ups.

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01 Apr 2013 10:51 #67515 by Jackdelves
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thank you great advise.im game to do any mechanical job .have just done new king pins and bearings and seals. new disces and pads.

cheers .

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01 Apr 2013 14:42 #67538 by kirkynut
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You need flaring tools etc. When mine needed doing the cost and bother made it not worth doing myself. Then my Mrs BMW needed brake pipes doing too, I came to the same conclusion again. I'm confident I could do it well but it looks a little fiddly and without a ramp tedious.

So it depends on not only ability but also how much you like doing things for yourself.

Kirkynut

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