midgeman Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I now have all the bits to replace my brake pipes and fuel line and the only thing I need now is a pipe bender or maybe (pipe benders) can anyone point me in the right direction as there appears to be various types available.Making large gradual bends is not a problem but I am concerned about the tight ones especially the 180 degree ones.I have all the original pipes which came off the car so I can use those as patterns.I am using Cupro/Nickel Pipe for the brakes and Copper for the Fuel LineCheersAlan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encom Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Alan, I used the Eastwood pipers (http://www.eastwood.com/ew-brake-forming-tool-pliers.html).They can are good but you need to be very gentle when forming tight bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimp my vit Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Alan I used these also, I got them from Frost restoration, the one thing I would say is that when I first tried them I clamped up the pipe and then twisted the pliers to make a bend, all this did was make some ridges on the pipe that looked rubbish.You should clamp up the pipe holding it square and then bend the pipe around the tool, it then works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma fud Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Also worth looking on Car builder Solutions they have a good selection of bending and flaring tools ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpeedy Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I've been using one of these for 20 years or so now.Superb little bit of kit and you can get them for around £20 now from most tool/plumbing suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I've always used these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 JohnD, you beat me to it! I've never bothered with any special tool, as I invariably have a dowel, pipe, bottle or similar hard object of the appropriate diameter lying about somewhere. No secret to bending these lines; just keep decently firm pressure on the pipe as you form it around whatever object! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggi Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 herald948 wrote: similar hard object of the appropriate diameter lying about somewhere. No secret to bending these lines; just keep decently firm pressure on the pipe as you form it around whatever object!Brings tears to the eyes just thinking about that one ;D :o ;D Sorry couldnt resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 ...and you JUST beat me to it.... however as age takes a hold, you may have to fall back on the objects JohnD listed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Oh, you guys.... ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgeman Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks everyone for your guidance and suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 490 wrote:...and you JUST beat me to it.... however as age takes a hold, you may have to fall back on the objects JohnD listed..... Falling back on them brings tears to the eyes....But take no notice of Andy, he's just bragging.Nhoj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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