Will It Ever Run Again Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hello all. Just about to buy a brake pipe bending/flaring kit but it's raised the question: do I need a metric kit or an imperial version?Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Imperial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Are you sure red? I have vague memories of the fronts on 1500 spit being metric. Metric heads or threads not sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I know the flexi brake lines are 3/8 unf or something (but for sure UNF !).. Don't know again what size all the rest was :B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 All UNF, though the modern ones take a metric spanner for some reason.RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drofgum Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 8955 wrote:Hello all. Just about to buy a brake pipe bending/flaring kit but it's raised the question: do I need a metric kit or an imperial version?Thanks all. The key is to get a flaring kit that will make the ISO bubble flare as that is the special thing about the brake lines on our Triumphs. There is so little difference between 4.75 mm brake line and 3/16" brake line that any tool designed to work one will work the other. Some late 1500 Spitfires have metric fittings on the master cylinder and PDWA. All other fittings are imperial. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will It Ever Run Again Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Many thanks all!Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 What kit are you planning to buy?There was a thread about this exact subject recently, best to avoid the rubbish horse shoe type flarer!Oh and congratulations on having the longest forum name! ;D ;D And welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Also..... where are you based? Maybe a helpful club member might help you out with a loan on the kit required to make the required pipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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