Kunifer brake pipes?

spyder · 18th October 2016, 22:19

Brake pipes will need replacing at some stage, so I might as well get on and do it.
I have used copper on the 45 but want to use kunifer on the 75.

will this do and can some of the existing fitting be reused?
I have also ordered new brackets from Rimmers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-16-X-25-...PcWKhPESZiegJw

Craig

clf · 18th October 2016, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyder

Brake pipes will need replacing at some stage, so I might as well get on and do it.
I have used copper on the 45 but want to use kunifer on the 75.

will this do and can some of the existing fitting be reused?
I have also ordered new brackets from Rimmers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-16-X-25-...PcWKhPESZiegJw

Craig

I dont know about the piping, I can say, I have bought from this guy a few times now, and always had excellent service.

SD1too · 18th October 2016, 23:03

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Originally Posted by spyder

... can some of the existing fitting be reused?

Very unlikely Craig. Here's some bedtime reading for you.

Simon

spyder · 18th October 2016, 23:21

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Very unlikely Craig. Here's some bedtime reading for you.

Simon

Thank you, I have a box of new bits and pieces, the sizes will help to order anything I need as well.

There does not seem to be Kunifer kits available, as with copper.

SCP440 · 19th October 2016, 06:45

Be prepared for a bit of waste pipe, forming ends on Kunifer can be quite difficult even with the proper kit.

Also bending it I would suggest you purchase a proper pipe bending tool.

Sorry to be negative but I have been there and found you need plenty of patience and time to get Kunifer pipes correct.

Steve

marinabrian · 19th October 2016, 07:00

Craig, I use one of THESE to shape the pipe, and a Sykes Pickavant Flaremaster 2 for forming the ends.

To be honest, I wouldn't use copper pipe ever, it's too soft, and if you ever need to undo a union it will usually wind up the pipe.

I wouldn't advocate re using the fittings on the end, unless they are the ones in the engine bay which tend to be pristine

Oh and you might want to buy two rolls, there is not quite enough on one to do both front to rear pipes properly on a tourer, and the seller you link to is great, I've bought from him in the past with no problems

Brian

kbonney88 · 19th October 2016, 10:33

totall agree with Brian..

I am doing front and rear pipes this week on my v6 using kunifer piping.. infact about to go back out and carry on..

directstep · 19th October 2016, 12:00

Oh and you might want to buy two rolls, there is not quite enough on one to do both front to rear pipes properly on a tourer, and the seller you link to is great, I've bought from him in the past with no problems

Brian

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Is 1 roll of this enough for a ZT Saloon?

kbonney88 · 19th October 2016, 18:49

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Originally Posted by directstep

Oh and you might want to buy two rolls, there is not quite enough on one to do both front to rear pipes properly on a tourer, and the seller you link to is great, I've bought from him in the past with no problems

Brian

Is 1 roll of this enough for a ZT Saloon?[/QUOTE]

I have used over 1 roll for a saloon this week.. I get my rolls of pipe in 25ft lengths. the 2 rear pipes are quite long, the Rear LHS being the longest and takes up over half of a roll... plus you might want a bit "spare" just incase..

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19th October 2016, 06:45	#5
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Be prepared for a bit of waste pipe, forming ends on Kunifer can be quite difficult even with the proper kit. Also bending it I would suggest you purchase a proper pipe bending tool. Sorry to be negative but I have been there and found you need plenty of patience and time to get Kunifer pipes correct. Steve

19th October 2016, 07:00	#6
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Craig, I use one of THESE to shape the pipe, and a Sykes Pickavant Flaremaster 2 for forming the ends. To be honest, I wouldn't use copper pipe ever, it's too soft, and if you ever need to undo a union it will usually wind up the pipe. I wouldn't advocate re using the fittings on the end, unless they are the ones in the engine bay which tend to be pristine Oh and you might want to buy two rolls, there is not quite enough on one to do both front to rear pipes properly on a tourer, and the seller you link to is great, I've bought from him in the past with no problems Brian

19th October 2016, 10:33	#7
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	totall agree with Brian.. I am doing front and rear pipes this week on my v6 using kunifer piping.. infact about to go back out and carry on..

19th October 2016, 12:00	#8
directstep Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 398 Thanks: 109 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	Oh and you might want to buy two rolls, there is not quite enough on one to do both front to rear pipes properly on a tourer, and the seller you link to is great, I've bought from him in the past with no problems Brian [/QUOTE] Is 1 roll of this enough for a ZT Saloon?