Tim,
Unless the broken pipe is an indication you should be replacing all the
pipes on your car, I'd replace or repair just that one. And, unless you
plan to do a lot brake pipes in the future, I'd suggest your option #2,
take it to a shop and let them advise you whether to make up a new one
or repair the old one, either would be relatively inexpensive, probably
less than cost of quality tools to do the job yourself. (cheap tools
available and work about as well as might be expected). I recently
bought a full set of ready made pipes for my TR4 for about $75. I agree
with other listers comments that the brake system is one thing that
needs to be done right.
Alan Myers
San Jose, CA
'64 TR4 #CT17602
Tim Taylor wrote:
> I was replacing the 22 year old brake hose on my 76 tr6. While
> working
> the hose free some trauma was inflicted on the brake pipe fitting
> where
> it connects to the hose on the body of the care. The pipe came
> completely
> disconnected from the threaded fitting. I don't no if the flared part
> of
> the pipe just got pressed out, or if the very end snapped off. Either
> way
> there is plenty of pipe left and the threaded part is still in good
> shape.
> I'm asking for advice on the best way to proceed...
>
> #1 Find some way to "re-flare" the end,(is there a tool for this, or
> do
> you find things to jam in there until the end flares out the desired
> length) rub some teflon-tape like sealant on it, screw it onto the
> hose and
> it's ready to go.
>
> #2 Disconnect the pipe at the nearest junction and bring it to a
> brake
> shop that will either bend a new pipe, or flare the end for me.
>
> I realize that I'm probably going to have to go with option #2, but I
> was
> hoping there would be a way to get away with not having to remove the
> pipe
> from the car.
>
> Thanks in Advance.
>
> Tim Taylor
>
> Austin Tx.
>
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