Brake Pipe Size

[Audiman]

I've got a Galaxy MK2 2003 TDI 115 bhp -  I need to change the rear brake pipes for the MOT.

Do you know size diameter I need to purchase & fittings.

I want to use copper pipes and join them to existing metal pipe by using a compression joint.

 

Happy to receive any suggestions.

[BrianH]

The fittings you want will depend how many joints you end up making - you will probabbly find your best bet is to get a bundle like this below (you will want more male than female fittings as its those to go onto the flexible hose ends)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Pipe-Copper-Line-3-16-25Ft-20x-Male-Female-Brake-Nuts-3-8-Unf-x-24Tpi/361495722834

 

Don't know what size the pipe is offhand, should only be a case of measuring it to check though, Most cars are 3/16th though

 

You will need a flaring tool to use those ends like this as well

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Brake-Fuel-Pipe-Flaring-Installation-Tool-Kit-Copper-Brass-Aluminium-Tube/361219798440

 

As you will need to undo the end that goes into the flexible hose, there isn't another way i know of making the required end to fit into that.

[sparky Paul]

All standard 3/16" pipe, and 10mm fittings on the Galaxy.

 

This is the type of flaring tool I would recommend

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAND-HELD-BRAKE-PIPE-FLARING-TOOL-3-16-SAE-ON-CAR-FLARE-LIKE-POWERHAND-bpft316/273058499060

Edited October 2, 2018 by sparky Paul