I don't think the Jimmys got any brakes she said!

As you plan to have a go:-

So this is the type to stay away from -

ebay.us/ppOj51

It will make a flare every 10th go that is almost acceptable, but for the most part I was not happy to use the resultant mess on my cars.

Eventually got this type, works every time and each flare is perfect. It's also good in tight spaces which means you can use it on lines attached to the vehicle. Note - you need to order the correct flare, picture just to show type.

ebay.us/w6I6mR

Other types exist which I am sure are just as good, but these have been a good addition to my toolbox.

Have fun
Mike

Thanks for the advice, rain , sleet , puddles and time constraints meant I asked the local garage to have a look. He did it next day £65 all new lines fitted and bled up....brakes never been so good...result ! Would have struggled to match hat price myself.
As for flaring kit will still look into it for bike club tool box which we share amongst members. Ta!

Dejavu.....not mine but my daughters is mirroring ours ...
To night she phoned from a car park in Buckingshire asking about a going soft brake pedal....yep on checking the brake reservoir it was on the minimum....moving it forward there was a patch under the drivers side , that'll be where the lines go and divide then.
... .
Hers needed a bit of welding last month just like ours .
At least we know !

Quick update , Robyn (daughter) found the leak ...corroded pipes. So she topped up the brake fluid , bent over the broken pipes back on their selves cable tied it .
Then drove it home steady with only th front brakes and gears the couple of miles ..
Old Skool.

Can't do that on one of yer new motors. She was obviously observing how ex army mechanics worked !

Now sorted the next day by a local chap £125 , new lines front to back.
I mention it in case someone else needs a gauge .

That's not a bad price, copper or steel line?