mpbarrett Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 need to replace and change a couple of pipes on the GT6 so am going to treat myself to a brake flaring kit. Anyone got any recommendations and sources for pipe and fittings?cheersmikeGT6: New gearbox in car but gearbox change has now turned in to mini rebuild, new rear UJ's, new bushes, brake servo, new fuel pump, filter, spin on filter, interior out and being redone, floor derust and painted, new seat foam, new arm rest, new mirrors and have now noticed that one of the core plugs is leaking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You could do a lot worse than to use Automec. Their components are good, and they have a decent selection of flaring tools. I won't recommend for their full pipe kits though.Assuming you're using Copper-Nickel alloy pipe, check the suitability of your flaring kit for this material. The cheap kits often have a disclaimer about not using it with this material, and I did indeed break off a tip the first time I used one to flare Cunifer pipe. Automec/Oakes Tools do a nice semi-pro kit which is vice mounted. I've been using one for years without any problems.Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'd recommend brass fittings for the pipes if you are making them yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hello MP, I second Bill's recommendation of the Automec Oakes flaring tool, I too have had one for many years. Also can be modified to fit P.I. unions to the injector pipes if you want to make your own?Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I use ebay for pipe and fittings which is cheap and convenient as I don't live near a motor factor. However the unions you get corrode very quickly. I wouldn't put them on my Triumphs - as Richard says, much better getting brass ones.I have a Sealey hand-held tool. This gives you the advantage of being able to flare in situ underneath the car. Handy for fine tuning pipe length to make a neat job. I've never been that good at getting the old steel pipes off in one piece and replicating them in copper!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I acquired one of the Sykes Pykavant vise mounted lever arm tools; the Rolls Royce of brake flaring tools :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I need a custom made pipe,Vitesse clutch master to sprint slave cylinder on a saloon o/d gearbox.Any volunteers Bill or Richard?.CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 No problem I have the M/C end I'll have to check re the slave end, if not you'll have to source it. Whereabouts are you? How long a pipe do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Richard,I will pm you.ThanksSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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