Brake pipe joints?

Christian

16 February 2013 at 18:59 #50010

Is there any reason why there are several joints in the main brake pipe run to the rear brakes? I’m replacing in copper and could add in the same joints but could also have do it without. I will retain the joints around the bulkhead but this is for aesthetic reasons.

Thanks

ray sherratt

16 February 2013 at 22:47 #50012

Copper is easey to fit malleable. Old pipe plated steel made
to a drewing and gig, also made in section for easy replasement. So no there is no reason not to replace it
in copper or Cunifer 10 trade name.
Ps make shure your OP-1 and OP-2 are correct.
Ray Sherratt.

Christian

16 February 2013 at 23:34 #50013

Thanks for the reply Ray, can I ask – what is OP-1 and OP-2?

ray sherratt

17 February 2013 at 15:27 #50015

Hi
OP-1/OP-2 are the methods of flaring the pipe.OP-1 forms the olive shape for concave fittings.OP-2 flatterns the OP-1 form for convex fittings.Have a good look inside all of your fittings.
Cunifer 10 is better than copper pipe it is acopper/nickel mix stronger than copper. If you have a good flaring tool it should be marked on the flaring dies.
Ray Sherratt.

ray sherratt

17 February 2013 at 16:13 #50016

Hi Christian.
Having rebuilt a DB6 three years ago I know where you are coming from. If I recall there are six pipes, three master cyl feeds three presure feeds, plus a battery feed, all passing the stearing column. I have been folowing your progress good tidy work, Are you professional.
Ray.

Christian

17 February 2013 at 20:19 #50017

Hi Ray, thank you – you have made my day! I am a professional (Architect)…I do cars for pleasure.

ray sherratt

18 February 2013 at 19:49 #50018

Hi Christian.
Have you started on your engine yet? I have a large amount of experience with Lagonda/Felthem 2-6/3ltr, and DB 3-7/4ltr.
I am self employd Motor Engineer, [ 50 years on the tools ] partley retired, but still building engines for Head Shop in Warrinton. Advice is free and freely given.
Look at Astonengines Youtube.
Ray.