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Brake pipes?

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12 Aug 2012 20:31 #46049 by Smoggy

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I know this is something of a generic mechanical question but what is the best way to future-proof my fuel and brake lines. The surface coating appears to be flaking but there is no evidence of rust. I was wondering whether to lightly sand them then give em a good coating of underseal but not sure. Any tips as always greatly appreciated guys.

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12 Aug 2012 20:35 #46051 by markyp2000

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powder coating will last

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12 Aug 2012 20:40 #46053 by Smoggy

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Silly question Marky but how do I go about powder coating them without removing them or will I have to take them off to have it done.

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12 Aug 2012 21:13 #46061 by markyp2000

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takeing them off it the only way for that but if you have the fuel tank out you can do that or replace them for copper pipe as that wont rust and will probs out last the car paint them before fitting the copper ones then once thay are fitted cover them in grease every now and then

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12 Aug 2012 21:31 - 12 Aug 2012 21:34 #46064 by Smoggy

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Yep on reflection Marky I think I am gonna have a go at re-doing them all in copper. I have the flaring/bending tools, it looks easy to manipulate and cheap - just Â£12 for 25ft, enough to do the whole Jimny

Some of the ebay advertised sets even come with a quantity of fittings 10x 10mm male and 10x 10mm female. Just gotta check how many and which type I need before I order them.

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12 Aug 2012 21:39 #46065 by markyp2000

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if your ends are ok cut them off and reuse them just remenber to put the nuts on before flaring the ends iv dont thet before lol and practice if you havent done it for a while i do just to refresh my mind

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