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Brake pipes and hoses replacement

2018-12-26T22:40:44Z

Delux: /* Crusty brake pipe removal */

{{intro-notes}}

[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]
{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==
{{Edited}}

'''Deluxs guide to replacing brake pipes!'''

My technique is one that has been honed and fine tuned over several years as a mechanic replacing rusty, leaking brake pipes on cars so bad you wouldnt let your dog cock a leg on them.

Anyway, its brakes so you dont want to mess about. The car has a recent MOT, the brake pipes are not the worst I have seen but, using my techniques they needn't be difficult or expensive. Cheap peace of mind is always good, right?

== Crusty brake pipe removal ==
[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]

I start by clamping off the rear brakes. I'll be bleeding the whole braking system later but doing this now maintains the fluid level in the rest of the system and lessens the chance of having air trapped somewhere.
Rather than mess about I cut the old brake pipe at the brake pipe end.

]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1937/31306032367_1f74388a88_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK]20181209_125439[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

This means you can get a decent single hex socket on the end and remove it quickly. The original brake pipe ends on my 54 plate Jimny and every other Jimny I remember working on are 10mm.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4889/45332089505_9f0113b6d9_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6]20181209_130006[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

You obviously need to do this either end of the pipe. If you do it 1st, all the brake fluid will have dripped out before you remove it meaning less mess. Next remove the retaining clips

[url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/32372748188_e68da1d119_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ]20181209_124639[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46194384212_ecd477239b_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d]20181209_124922[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/31306035267_65f547e0f0_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK]20181209_125208[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

They are 10mm self tapping bolts. If you can get them off 1st time, thats fine but a bag of 10 new ones off ebay is only a few pounds.
Before going any further I like to make sure the bleed screw is good enough to bleed the brakes. I have seen people replace all the brake pipes on a car only to discover one of the bleed screws is blocked/rounded off. No-one likes to see a mechanic cry!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45332086285_857091315d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz]20181209_130220[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Ok, so if all went well you should have this on the floor.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4813/31306030877_3a9c9a1326_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4]20181209_125539[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So now we need some shiney new pipes to fit on. Do not stress about making up a brake pipe the same length yet. We are doing a nice neat custom job rather than setting ourselves needless hurdles!
Making new brake pipes involves using one of my favourite tools. My brake pipe flaring tool was about £30 from ebay about 10 years ago. It does a great job every time, flares copper or steel pipe, has very few moving parts to go wrong and you dont need a vise.
Slide the new brake pipe end on first! You feed the new pipe in, finger tighten the 2 10mm bolts, tighten the 16mm bolt at the end. This positions the pipe to be flared. You then tighten the 10mms to clamp the pipe

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/46194365562_c454e89ffe_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE]20181209_130605[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

When the pipe is clamped you screw this bit in. This end gives you a male flare. On most Japanese cars the pipe has a female flare.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4888/45332079485_cecd3dce2d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk]20181209_130730[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So you unscrew it and screw the other end in, this gives the flared end a female flare

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4811/45332075765_b71230b58f_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc]20181209_131324[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Now you can refit it. Feed the pipe roughly in position ensuring it is routed the correct side of suspension components etc. Dont worry about the shape or length. Screw the end into the wheel cylinder etc with your fingers. This can be tricky on a jimny as the pipe does not fit in at right angles to the cylinder. Once its started tighten it up. I'm using a brake pipe spanner but you dont really have to. Remember you are tightning it up to compress the seal on the pipe. You dont want to tighten it up until your arm is shaking!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4874/44428005480_32e1088f94_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu]20181209_131805[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Dont hold the spanner at this angle unless you want to punch the underside of a jimny! When this end is tight shape the pipe and fit the clamps/clips back on as you go. When you get to the other end cut the pipe. Leave a few cms of slack. Your bends are not going to be as sharp as the factory ones so your pipe needs to be a bit longer.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4851/44428001490_39968b8d23_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG]20181209_132448[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Flare the new end on, screw it in. Tweak the position of the pipes as necessary and thats it! Easy!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/44427995240_c245ea4867_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W]20181209_143311[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1902/46245072151_f5bddb046e_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc]20181209_143352[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Brake pipes and hoses replacement

2018-12-26T22:40:17Z

Delux: /* Introduction */

{{intro-notes}}

[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]
{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==
{{Edited}}

'''Deluxs guide to replacing brake pipes!'''

My technique is one that has been honed and fine tuned over several years as a mechanic replacing rusty, leaking brake pipes on cars so bad you wouldnt let your dog cock a leg on them.

Anyway, its brakes so you dont want to mess about. The car has a recent MOT, the brake pipes are not the worst I have seen but, using my techniques they needn't be difficult or expensive. Cheap peace of mind is always good, right?

== Crusty brake pipe removal ==
[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]

I start by clamping off the rear brakes. I'll be bleeding the whole braking system later but doing this now maintains the fluid level in the rest of the system and lessens the chance of having air trapped somewhere.
Rather than mess about I cut the old brake pipe at the brake pipe end.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1937/31306032367_1f74388a88_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK]20181209_125439[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

This means you can get a decent single hex socket on the end and remove it quickly. The original brake pipe ends on my 54 plate Jimny and every other Jimny I remember working on are 10mm.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4889/45332089505_9f0113b6d9_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6]20181209_130006[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

You obviously need to do this either end of the pipe. If you do it 1st, all the brake fluid will have dripped out before you remove it meaning less mess. Next remove the retaining clips

[url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/32372748188_e68da1d119_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ]20181209_124639[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46194384212_ecd477239b_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d]20181209_124922[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/31306035267_65f547e0f0_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK]20181209_125208[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

They are 10mm self tapping bolts. If you can get them off 1st time, thats fine but a bag of 10 new ones off ebay is only a few pounds.
Before going any further I like to make sure the bleed screw is good enough to bleed the brakes. I have seen people replace all the brake pipes on a car only to discover one of the bleed screws is blocked/rounded off. No-one likes to see a mechanic cry!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45332086285_857091315d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz]20181209_130220[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Ok, so if all went well you should have this on the floor.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4813/31306030877_3a9c9a1326_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4]20181209_125539[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So now we need some shiney new pipes to fit on. Do not stress about making up a brake pipe the same length yet. We are doing a nice neat custom job rather than setting ourselves needless hurdles!
Making new brake pipes involves using one of my favourite tools. My brake pipe flaring tool was about £30 from ebay about 10 years ago. It does a great job every time, flares copper or steel pipe, has very few moving parts to go wrong and you dont need a vise.
Slide the new brake pipe end on first! You feed the new pipe in, finger tighten the 2 10mm bolts, tighten the 16mm bolt at the end. This positions the pipe to be flared. You then tighten the 10mms to clamp the pipe

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/46194365562_c454e89ffe_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE]20181209_130605[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

When the pipe is clamped you screw this bit in. This end gives you a male flare. On most Japanese cars the pipe has a female flare.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4888/45332079485_cecd3dce2d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk]20181209_130730[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So you unscrew it and screw the other end in, this gives the flared end a female flare

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4811/45332075765_b71230b58f_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc]20181209_131324[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Now you can refit it. Feed the pipe roughly in position ensuring it is routed the correct side of suspension components etc. Dont worry about the shape or length. Screw the end into the wheel cylinder etc with your fingers. This can be tricky on a jimny as the pipe does not fit in at right angles to the cylinder. Once its started tighten it up. I'm using a brake pipe spanner but you dont really have to. Remember you are tightning it up to compress the seal on the pipe. You dont want to tighten it up until your arm is shaking!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4874/44428005480_32e1088f94_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu]20181209_131805[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Dont hold the spanner at this angle unless you want to punch the underside of a jimny! When this end is tight shape the pipe and fit the clamps/clips back on as you go. When you get to the other end cut the pipe. Leave a few cms of slack. Your bends are not going to be as sharp as the factory ones so your pipe needs to be a bit longer.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4851/44428001490_39968b8d23_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG]20181209_132448[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Flare the new end on, screw it in. Tweak the position of the pipes as necessary and thats it! Easy!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/44427995240_c245ea4867_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W]20181209_143311[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1902/46245072151_f5bddb046e_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc]20181209_143352[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Brake pipes and hoses replacement

2018-12-26T22:25:37Z

Delux: /* Introduction */

{{intro-notes}}

[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]
{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==
{{Edited}}
'''Deluxs guide to replacing brake pipes!'''

My technique is one that has been honed and fine tuned over several years as a mechanic replacing rusty, leaking brake pipes on cars so bad you wouldnt let your dog cock a leg on them.

Anyway, its brakes so you dont want to mess about. The car has a recent MOT, the brake pipes are not the worst I have seen but, using my techniques they needn't be difficult or expensive. Cheap peace of mind is always good, right?

== Crusty brake pipe removal ==
[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]

I start by clamping off the rear brakes. I'll be bleeding the whole braking system later but doing this now maintains the fluid level in the rest of the system and lessens the chance of having air trapped somewhere.
Rather than mess about I cut the old brake pipe at the brake pipe end.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1937/31306032367_1f74388a88_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK]20181209_125439[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

This means you can get a decent single hex socket on the end and remove it quickly. The original brake pipe ends on my 54 plate Jimny and every other Jimny I remember working on are 10mm.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4889/45332089505_9f0113b6d9_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6]20181209_130006[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

You obviously need to do this either end of the pipe. If you do it 1st, all the brake fluid will have dripped out before you remove it meaning less mess. Next remove the retaining clips

[url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/32372748188_e68da1d119_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ]20181209_124639[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46194384212_ecd477239b_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d]20181209_124922[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/31306035267_65f547e0f0_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK]20181209_125208[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

They are 10mm self tapping bolts. If you can get them off 1st time, thats fine but a bag of 10 new ones off ebay is only a few pounds.
Before going any further I like to make sure the bleed screw is good enough to bleed the brakes. I have seen people replace all the brake pipes on a car only to discover one of the bleed screws is blocked/rounded off. No-one likes to see a mechanic cry!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45332086285_857091315d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz]20181209_130220[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Ok, so if all went well you should have this on the floor.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4813/31306030877_3a9c9a1326_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4]20181209_125539[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So now we need some shiney new pipes to fit on. Do not stress about making up a brake pipe the same length yet. We are doing a nice neat custom job rather than setting ourselves needless hurdles!
Making new brake pipes involves using one of my favourite tools. My brake pipe flaring tool was about £30 from ebay about 10 years ago. It does a great job every time, flares copper or steel pipe, has very few moving parts to go wrong and you dont need a vise.
Slide the new brake pipe end on first! You feed the new pipe in, finger tighten the 2 10mm bolts, tighten the 16mm bolt at the end. This positions the pipe to be flared. You then tighten the 10mms to clamp the pipe

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/46194365562_c454e89ffe_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE]20181209_130605[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

When the pipe is clamped you screw this bit in. This end gives you a male flare. On most Japanese cars the pipe has a female flare.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4888/45332079485_cecd3dce2d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk]20181209_130730[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So you unscrew it and screw the other end in, this gives the flared end a female flare

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4811/45332075765_b71230b58f_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc]20181209_131324[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Now you can refit it. Feed the pipe roughly in position ensuring it is routed the correct side of suspension components etc. Dont worry about the shape or length. Screw the end into the wheel cylinder etc with your fingers. This can be tricky on a jimny as the pipe does not fit in at right angles to the cylinder. Once its started tighten it up. I'm using a brake pipe spanner but you dont really have to. Remember you are tightning it up to compress the seal on the pipe. You dont want to tighten it up until your arm is shaking!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4874/44428005480_32e1088f94_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu]20181209_131805[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Dont hold the spanner at this angle unless you want to punch the underside of a jimny! When this end is tight shape the pipe and fit the clamps/clips back on as you go. When you get to the other end cut the pipe. Leave a few cms of slack. Your bends are not going to be as sharp as the factory ones so your pipe needs to be a bit longer.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4851/44428001490_39968b8d23_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG]20181209_132448[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Flare the new end on, screw it in. Tweak the position of the pipes as necessary and thats it! Easy!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/44427995240_c245ea4867_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W]20181209_143311[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1902/46245072151_f5bddb046e_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc]20181209_143352[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Brake pipes and hoses replacement

2018-12-26T22:24:19Z

Delux: /* Introduction */

{{intro-notes}}

[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]
{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==

{{Edited}}

'''Deluxs guide to replacing brake pipes!'''

My technique is one that has been honed and fine tuned over several years as a mechanic replacing rusty, leaking brake pipes on cars so bad you wouldnt let your dog cock a leg on them.

Anyway, its brakes so you dont want to mess about. The car has a recent MOT, the brake pipes are not the worst I have seen but, using my techniques they needn't be difficult or expensive. Cheap peace of mind is always good, right?

[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]

I start by clamping off the rear brakes. I'll be bleeding the whole braking system later but doing this now maintains the fluid level in the rest of the system and lessens the chance of having air trapped somewhere.
Rather than mess about I cut the old brake pipe at the brake pipe end.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1937/31306032367_1f74388a88_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK]20181209_125439[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

This means you can get a decent single hex socket on the end and remove it quickly. The original brake pipe ends on my 54 plate Jimny and every other Jimny I remember working on are 10mm.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4889/45332089505_9f0113b6d9_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6]20181209_130006[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

You obviously need to do this either end of the pipe. If you do it 1st, all the brake fluid will have dripped out before you remove it meaning less mess. Next remove the retaining clips

[url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/32372748188_e68da1d119_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ]20181209_124639[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46194384212_ecd477239b_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d]20181209_124922[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/31306035267_65f547e0f0_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK]20181209_125208[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

They are 10mm self tapping bolts. If you can get them off 1st time, thats fine but a bag of 10 new ones off ebay is only a few pounds.
Before going any further I like to make sure the bleed screw is good enough to bleed the brakes. I have seen people replace all the brake pipes on a car only to discover one of the bleed screws is blocked/rounded off. No-one likes to see a mechanic cry!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45332086285_857091315d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz]20181209_130220[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Ok, so if all went well you should have this on the floor.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4813/31306030877_3a9c9a1326_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4]20181209_125539[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So now we need some shiney new pipes to fit on. Do not stress about making up a brake pipe the same length yet. We are doing a nice neat custom job rather than setting ourselves needless hurdles!
Making new brake pipes involves using one of my favourite tools. My brake pipe flaring tool was about £30 from ebay about 10 years ago. It does a great job every time, flares copper or steel pipe, has very few moving parts to go wrong and you dont need a vise.
Slide the new brake pipe end on first! You feed the new pipe in, finger tighten the 2 10mm bolts, tighten the 16mm bolt at the end. This positions the pipe to be flared. You then tighten the 10mms to clamp the pipe

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/46194365562_c454e89ffe_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE]20181209_130605[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

When the pipe is clamped you screw this bit in. This end gives you a male flare. On most Japanese cars the pipe has a female flare.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4888/45332079485_cecd3dce2d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk]20181209_130730[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So you unscrew it and screw the other end in, this gives the flared end a female flare

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4811/45332075765_b71230b58f_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc]20181209_131324[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Now you can refit it. Feed the pipe roughly in position ensuring it is routed the correct side of suspension components etc. Dont worry about the shape or length. Screw the end into the wheel cylinder etc with your fingers. This can be tricky on a jimny as the pipe does not fit in at right angles to the cylinder. Once its started tighten it up. I'm using a brake pipe spanner but you dont really have to. Remember you are tightning it up to compress the seal on the pipe. You dont want to tighten it up until your arm is shaking!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4874/44428005480_32e1088f94_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu]20181209_131805[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Dont hold the spanner at this angle unless you want to punch the underside of a jimny! When this end is tight shape the pipe and fit the clamps/clips back on as you go. When you get to the other end cut the pipe. Leave a few cms of slack. Your bends are not going to be as sharp as the factory ones so your pipe needs to be a bit longer.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4851/44428001490_39968b8d23_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG]20181209_132448[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Flare the new end on, screw it in. Tweak the position of the pipes as necessary and thats it! Easy!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/44427995240_c245ea4867_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W]20181209_143311[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1902/46245072151_f5bddb046e_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc]20181209_143352[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Radio antenna replacement

2018-12-26T22:23:45Z

Delux: /* Introduction */

{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==

Guide written by Delux.

I done this guide today on my 54 plate convertible but its the same procedure for hardtop and older versions.

== Old antenna removal ==

First step is to disconnect the old aerial, or whats left of it. If your car has its original aerial you will find there is a small extension lead between the end of th aerial lead and the back of the stereo head unit. Its usually under the dash next to the centre console on the drivers side.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QD2p][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4807/45332056405_d7a71d0277_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QD2p]20181209_143949[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Its the fat, black cylinder in the centre of the pic. Cut the cable tie off and give it a pull, aerial lead should unplug. I mention this because someone was asking about reception problems and their aerial was ok. If corrosion is in this plug your radio reception will be rubbish! Anyway, follow it along, this one runs along the under dash bar thru some reusable cable ties. Follow it along until it disappears into the roof pillar to make sure its free all the way along.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw3vB][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1904/46245064461_a17088cb83_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw3vB]20181209_144318[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Its hard to picture, it leads over the top of that black box into the pillar. Easier to feel than show!
Next, tie a bit of string round it. You can tape a bit of wire to it but I prefer string as you can tie it and its harder to accidentally pull off!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX4FC][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4852/44427990350_71cc61b79f_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX4FC]20181209_144556[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Now you can unscrew the aerial base and carefully pull it out the pillar. As mine is a convertible the aerial base is on the pillar facing forward. On the hard top the base is kinda above the front corner of the door but the procedure is the same.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX3KE][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4891/44427987220_fe027ed13a_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX3KE]20181209_144721[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Keep going, gently until

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpgHZ][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4862/31305968407_e79741f837_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpgHZ]20181209_144739[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

I just pulled a bit off the end of a big ball of string. If you are just using a length of string make sure you have enough length!

== New antenna installation ==

Anyway, my aerial (on the right) is off ebay (about £20) and the lead is much longer which makes it easier to refit.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpfR8][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4849/31305965457_45d3ef1ec8_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpfR8]20181209_144907[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Feed the aerial plug in 1st gently pulling the string back thru. Dont pull too hard, some jiggling may be required. You may need to fish the new plug out the hole in the pillar. Once its thru bolt it back on. The one I bought was slightly thicker so I couldnt use the original screws, luckily it was supplied with new ones which were fine.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do2UNo][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1946/46194309402_16a03fd1bb_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do2UNo]20181209_145752[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

As this aerial has a longer cable it will reach the head unit. I will remove the extension cable and run it straight into the head unit. Just not today as I forgot my radio pins!

{{Edited}}
[[Category:Infotainment]]
[[Category:Howto]]

Brake pipes and hoses replacement

2018-12-26T22:22:28Z

Delux:

{{intro-notes}}

[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]
{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==

{{Edited}}
[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]

'''Deluxs guide to replacing brake pipes!'''

My technique is one that has been honed and fine tuned over several years as a mechanic replacing rusty, leaking brake pipes on cars so bad you wouldnt let your dog cock a leg on them.

Anyway, its brakes so you dont want to mess about. The car has a recent MOT, the brake pipes are not the worst I have seen but, using my techniques they needn't be difficult or expensive. Cheap peace of mind is always good, right?

I start by clamping off the rear brakes. I'll be bleeding the whole braking system later but doing this now maintains the fluid level in the rest of the system and lessens the chance of having air trapped somewhere.
Rather than mess about I cut the old brake pipe at the brake pipe end.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1937/31306032367_1f74388a88_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK]20181209_125439[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

This means you can get a decent single hex socket on the end and remove it quickly. The original brake pipe ends on my 54 plate Jimny and every other Jimny I remember working on are 10mm.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4889/45332089505_9f0113b6d9_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6]20181209_130006[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

You obviously need to do this either end of the pipe. If you do it 1st, all the brake fluid will have dripped out before you remove it meaning less mess. Next remove the retaining clips

[url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/32372748188_e68da1d119_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ]20181209_124639[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46194384212_ecd477239b_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d]20181209_124922[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/31306035267_65f547e0f0_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK]20181209_125208[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

They are 10mm self tapping bolts. If you can get them off 1st time, thats fine but a bag of 10 new ones off ebay is only a few pounds.
Before going any further I like to make sure the bleed screw is good enough to bleed the brakes. I have seen people replace all the brake pipes on a car only to discover one of the bleed screws is blocked/rounded off. No-one likes to see a mechanic cry!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45332086285_857091315d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz]20181209_130220[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Ok, so if all went well you should have this on the floor.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4813/31306030877_3a9c9a1326_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4]20181209_125539[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So now we need some shiney new pipes to fit on. Do not stress about making up a brake pipe the same length yet. We are doing a nice neat custom job rather than setting ourselves needless hurdles!
Making new brake pipes involves using one of my favourite tools. My brake pipe flaring tool was about £30 from ebay about 10 years ago. It does a great job every time, flares copper or steel pipe, has very few moving parts to go wrong and you dont need a vise.
Slide the new brake pipe end on first! You feed the new pipe in, finger tighten the 2 10mm bolts, tighten the 16mm bolt at the end. This positions the pipe to be flared. You then tighten the 10mms to clamp the pipe

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/46194365562_c454e89ffe_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3cuE]20181209_130605[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

When the pipe is clamped you screw this bit in. This end gives you a male flare. On most Japanese cars the pipe has a female flare.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4888/45332079485_cecd3dce2d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QKTk]20181209_130730[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So you unscrew it and screw the other end in, this gives the flared end a female flare

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4811/45332075765_b71230b58f_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QJMc]20181209_131324[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Now you can refit it. Feed the pipe roughly in position ensuring it is routed the correct side of suspension components etc. Dont worry about the shape or length. Screw the end into the wheel cylinder etc with your fingers. This can be tricky on a jimny as the pipe does not fit in at right angles to the cylinder. Once its started tighten it up. I'm using a brake pipe spanner but you dont really have to. Remember you are tightning it up to compress the seal on the pipe. You dont want to tighten it up until your arm is shaking!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4874/44428005480_32e1088f94_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX9bu]20181209_131805[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Dont hold the spanner at this angle unless you want to punch the underside of a jimny! When this end is tight shape the pipe and fit the clamps/clips back on as you go. When you get to the other end cut the pipe. Leave a few cms of slack. Your bends are not going to be as sharp as the factory ones so your pipe needs to be a bit longer.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4851/44428001490_39968b8d23_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX7ZG]20181209_132448[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Flare the new end on, screw it in. Tweak the position of the pipes as necessary and thats it! Easy!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/44427995240_c245ea4867_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2aFX68W]20181209_143311[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1902/46245072151_f5bddb046e_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2dsw5Nc]20181209_143352[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Brake pipes and hoses replacement

2018-12-26T22:21:55Z

Delux: /* Introduction */

{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==

{{Edited}}
[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]
{{intro-notes}}

== Introduction ==

{{Edited}}
[[Category:Howto]]
[[Category:Brakes]]

'''Deluxs guide to replacing brake pipes!'''

My technique is one that has been honed and fine tuned over several years as a mechanic replacing rusty, leaking brake pipes on cars so bad you wouldnt let your dog cock a leg on them.

Anyway, its brakes so you dont want to mess about. The car has a recent MOT, the brake pipes are not the worst I have seen but, using my techniques they needn't be difficult or expensive. Cheap peace of mind is always good, right?

I start by clamping off the rear brakes. I'll be bleeding the whole braking system later but doing this now maintains the fluid level in the rest of the system and lessens the chance of having air trapped somewhere.
Rather than mess about I cut the old brake pipe at the brake pipe end.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1937/31306032367_1f74388a88_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAJK]20181209_125439[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

This means you can get a decent single hex socket on the end and remove it quickly. The original brake pipe ends on my 54 plate Jimny and every other Jimny I remember working on are 10mm.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4889/45332089505_9f0113b6d9_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QNS6]20181209_130006[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

You obviously need to do this either end of the pipe. If you do it 1st, all the brake fluid will have dripped out before you remove it meaning less mess. Next remove the retaining clips

[url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/32372748188_e68da1d119_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/RjENbQ]20181209_124639[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46194384212_ecd477239b_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2do3i3d]20181209_124922[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/31306035267_65f547e0f0_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpBAK]20181209_125208[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

They are 10mm self tapping bolts. If you can get them off 1st time, thats fine but a bag of 10 new ones off ebay is only a few pounds.
Before going any further I like to make sure the bleed screw is good enough to bleed the brakes. I have seen people replace all the brake pipes on a car only to discover one of the bleed screws is blocked/rounded off. No-one likes to see a mechanic cry!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz][img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1936/45332086285_857091315d_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2c4QMUz]20181209_130220[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

Ok, so if all went well you should have this on the floor.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4813/31306030877_3a9c9a1326_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PGpAi4]20181209_125539[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/159422664@N08/]deeelux deeelux[/url], on Flickr

So now we need some shiney new pipes to fit on. Do not stress about making up a brake pipe the same length yet. We are doing a nice neat custom job rather than setting ourselves needless hurdles!
Making new brake pipes involves using one of my favourite tools. My brake pipe flaring tool was about £30 from ebay about 10 years ago. It does a great job every time, flares copper or steel pipe, has very few moving parts to go wrong and you dont need a vise.
Slide the new brake pipe end on first! You feed the new pipe in, finger tighten the 2 10mm bolts, tighten the 16mm bolt at the end. This positions the pipe to be flared. You then tighten the 10mms to clamp the pipe

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When the pipe is clamped you screw this bit in. This end gives you a male flare. On most Japanese cars the pipe has a female flare.

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So you unscrew it and screw the other end in, this gives the flared end a female flare

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Now you can refit it. Feed the pipe roughly in position ensuring it is routed the correct side of suspension components etc. Dont worry about the shape or length. Screw the end into the wheel cylinder etc with your fingers. This can be tricky on a jimny as the pipe does not fit in at right angles to the cylinder. Once its started tighten it up. I'm using a brake pipe spanner but you dont really have to. Remember you are tightning it up to compress the seal on the pipe. You dont want to tighten it up until your arm is shaking!

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Dont hold the spanner at this angle unless you want to punch the underside of a jimny! When this end is tight shape the pipe and fit the clamps/clips back on as you go. When you get to the other end cut the pipe. Leave a few cms of slack. Your bends are not going to be as sharp as the factory ones so your pipe needs to be a bit longer.

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Flare the new end on, screw it in. Tweak the position of the pipes as necessary and thats it! Easy!

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Brake pipes and hoses replacement

2018-12-26T22:08:25Z

Delux:

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Deluxs guide to replacing brake pipes!

My technique is one that has been honed and fine tuned over several years as a mechanic replacing rusty, leaking brake pipes on cars so bad you wouldnt let your dog cock a leg on them.

Anyway, its brakes so you dont want to mess about. The car has a recent MOT, the brake pipes are not the worst I have seen but, using my techniques they needn't be difficult or expensive. Cheap peace of mind is always good, right?

I start by clamping off the rear brakes. I'll be bleeding the whole braking system later but doing this now maintains the fluid level in the rest of the system and lessens the chance of having air trapped somewhere.
Rather than mess about I cut the old brake pipe at the brake pipe end.

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This means you can get a decent single hex socket on the end and remove it quickly. The original brake pipe ends on my 54 plate Jimny and every other Jimny I remember working on are 10mm.

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You obviously need to do this either end of the pipe. If you do it 1st, all the brake fluid will have dripped out before you remove it meaning less mess. Next remove the retaining clips

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They are 10mm self tapping bolts. If you can get them off 1st time, thats fine but a bag of 10 new ones off ebay is only a few pounds.
Before going any further I like to make sure the bleed screw is good enough to bleed the brakes. I have seen people replace all the brake pipes on a car only to discover one of the bleed screws is blocked/rounded off. No-one likes to see a mechanic cry!

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Ok, so if all went well you should have this on the floor.

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So now we need some shiney new pipes to fit on. Do not stress about making up a brake pipe the same length yet. We are doing a nice neat custom job rather than setting ourselves needless hurdles!
Making new brake pipes involves using one of my favourite tools. My brake pipe flaring tool was about £30 from ebay about 10 years ago. It does a great job every time, flares copper or steel pipe, has very few moving parts to go wrong and you dont need a vise.
Slide the new brake pipe end on first! You feed the new pipe in, finger tighten the 2 10mm bolts, tighten the 16mm bolt at the end. This positions the pipe to be flared. You then tighten the 10mms to clamp the pipe

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When the pipe is clamped you screw this bit in. This end gives you a male flare. On most Japanese cars the pipe has a female flare.

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So you unscrew it and screw the other end in, this gives the flared end a female flare

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Now you can refit it. Feed the pipe roughly in position ensuring it is routed the correct side of suspension components etc. Dont worry about the shape or length. Screw the end into the wheel cylinder etc with your fingers. This can be tricky on a jimny as the pipe does not fit in at right angles to the cylinder. Once its started tighten it up. I'm using a brake pipe spanner but you dont really have to. Remember you are tightning it up to compress the seal on the pipe. You dont want to tighten it up until your arm is shaking!

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Dont hold the spanner at this angle unless you want to punch the underside of a jimny! When this end is tight shape the pipe and fit the clamps/clips back on as you go. When you get to the other end cut the pipe. Leave a few cms of slack. Your bends are not going to be as sharp as the factory ones so your pipe needs to be a bit longer.

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Flare the new end on, screw it in. Tweak the position of the pipes as necessary and thats it! Easy!

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Radio antenna replacement

2018-12-24T10:50:45Z

Delux: Created page with "Deluxs guide to replacing your aerial I done this guide today on my 54 plate convertible but its the same procedure for hardtop and older versions. First step is to disconne..."

Deluxs guide to replacing your aerial

I done this guide today on my 54 plate convertible but its the same procedure for hardtop and older versions.
First step is to disconnect the old aerial, or whats left of it. If your car has its original aerial you will find there is a small extension lead between the end of th aerial lead and the back of the stereo head unit. Its usually under the dash next to the centre console on the drivers side.

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Its the fat, black cylinder in the centre of the pic. Cut the cable tie off and give it a pull, aerial lead should unplug. I mention this because someone was asking about reception problems and their aerial was ok. If corrosion is in this plug your radio reception will be rubbish! Anyway, follow it along, this one runs along the under dash bar thru some reusable cable ties. Follow it along until it disappears into the roof pillar to make sure its free all the way along.

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Its hard to picture, it leads over the top of that black box into the pillar. Easier to feel than show!
Next, tie a bit of string round it. You can tape a bit of wire to it but I prefer string as you can tie it and its harder to accidentally pull off!

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Now you can unscrew the aerial base and carefully pull it out the pillar. As mine is a convertible the aerial base is on the pillar facing forward. On the hard top the base is kinda above the front corner of the door but the procedure is the same.

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Keep going, gently until

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I just pulled a bit off the end of a big ball of string. If you are just using a length of string make sure you have enough length!
Anyway, my aerial (on the right) is off ebay (about £20) and the lead is much longer which makes it easier to refit.

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Feed the aerial plug in 1st gently pulling the string back thru. Dont pull too hard, some jiggling may be required. You may need to fish the new plug out the hole in the pillar. Once its thru bolt it back on. The one I bought was slightly thicker so I couldnt use the original screws, luckily it was supplied with new ones which were fine.

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As this aerial has a longer cable it will reach the head unit. I will remove the extension cable and run it straight into the head unit. Just not today as I forgot my radio pins!