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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Default Really really annoying problem !!!

Right my mk3 escort project has come to an end as i cant find anyone cheap enough to do the work plus over the months ive been searching ive spunked all the cash i had to fund it

Soooo im gunna have to sell my mk3 but i have one problem, my prick of a mate who helped my fit the suspension has fucked both rear copper brake lines and i for love nor money can find any anywhere!!!!

Does anyone have any spare or on a scrap car i could have ? i will pay of corse. Also i have tryed every local garage and motorfactor and they dont make them anymore

Pleaseeeeeeeee please help
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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JUst buy some fitings and a length of braided brake hose and make them up yourself...
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Can you not just make some new lines up?
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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where would i get the fittings from ? ive tryed the local factors but no joy
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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local motor factors - roll of copper brake line - 6 quid, box of m10 fittings - 7 quid.


job done in about an hour
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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On my mates pug we just made them up out of a length of copper pipe, took em down the local garage and got them to fit the connectors Cost about Ł15 in total
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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tell me how long they need to be and what ends and ill make ya some up n post em to ya.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Hey bud just standard mk3/4 escort the car there needed for is an 81 xr3 with rear drums,

that would be much apperciated mate i can pay via paypal or cheque ?

cheers mate
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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so you want 2 six inc long pipes with a male and femal on them yes?
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they go from shocker to drums yes?
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Yep and yep
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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pm me ya address pal.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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will post tom as long as i dont forget lol
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