Brake Pipes

[galaxy_1.9TD_Zetec]

Hi,

 

Anyone experienced replacing brake pipes from master cylinder to the rear calipers ? Is it is 3 or 4 sections ?

 

My 1999 Galaxy has rather alot of rust on these pipes for the MOT man to agree to.

 

What should I get charged from a local non-Fraud garage for replacing them ?

 

Thanks,

 

Graeme

[sparky Paul]

Has the MOT man pinpointed which bits are too scabby, or has he actually said it all needs replacing?

 

For each side, there's a solid bit on the back trailing arms, connected to the chassis solid pipe with a flexible. Not 100% sure, but would assume the front half would be solid pipe up to the ABS pump, then a solid to the master cylinder.

 

Usually, it's the back part on the suspension arms which suffer, as they are very vulnerable - fortunately, it's the easiest bit to replace. Sorry, not up on current garage prices, I did my own, but I'm sure someone else will have some idea.

 

HTH :rolleyes:

Edited May 10, 2007 by sparky Paul

[galaxy_1.9TD_Zetec]

It was just sections, but I can anticipate that removing some will mean that others will seize when trying to undo.

 

Anyway, I will crawl under with wire brush and oily rag forst to clean them up.