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Old May 30, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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As above has any made there own brake lines, need to make some for my fiesta and just wondering if anyone has?
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Old May 30, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Yes I have, a friend of mine has a flaring kit.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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i think you will find most of us on here have done there own lines mate
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Old May 31, 2013 | 05:08 AM
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I make them all the time at work.If you get a good tool to make the nipples you will be ok.
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Try and get the softer copper pipes cause they will be easier to bend.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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Yes mate,just the same as glenn maje them all the time at work
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Old May 31, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Cheers, where the best place to get the pipe from?
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Old May 31, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Burton powers or halfords halfords is about Ł11 for 6-7m
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Old May 31, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Il have to check out halfords
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dont forget to put unions on before flaring the pipes
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Old May 31, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by studabear
dont forget to put unions on before flaring the pipes
I thought it was only me
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Old May 31, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Any motor factors will sell pipe. Kunifer is far better job, although copper is easier worked with.
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Originally Posted by studabear
dont forget to put unions on before flaring the pipes
Il try and remember that
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They are easy enough to make - here is an offer though........

I have the proper copper pipe, all unions and proper professional flaring kit. I am only in Boxford and can help you out. Come over and have a go at making them up - I will do one then you can have a go. See what you think before investing in kit yourself.

Just pay for the cost of the materials used
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Originally Posted by studabear
dont forget to put unions on before flaring the pipes
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They are easy enough to make - here is an offer though........

I have the proper copper pipe, all unions and proper professional flaring kit. I am only in Boxford and can help you out. Come over and have a go at making them up - I will do one then you can have a go. See what you think before investing in kit yourself.

Just pay for the cost of the materials used
That would be great mate, I don't mind bringing the pipe and unions
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Originally Posted by bagginsRSturbo
That would be great mate, I don't mind bringing the pipe and unions
PM on way
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Originally Posted by Cosnada
They are easy enough to make - here is an offer though........

I have the proper copper pipe, all unions and proper professional flaring kit. I am only in Boxford and can help you out. Come over and have a go at making them up - I will do one then you can have a go. See what you think before investing in kit yourself.

Just pay for the cost of the materials used
Nice to see people helping out with others
The last time I did some I borrowed all the equipment of my mate.Piece of piss to do ( with the right tools )
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Rax
Nice to see people helping out with others
The last time I did some I borrowed all the equipment of my mate.Piece of piss to do ( with the right tools )
It is mate there not a lot of people like this anymore
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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It's not bending it I have problems with it's trying to keep it perfectly straight!
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