Brake pipe and fittings

The Patrolman · 31-01-2018, 17:39

Ok, what brake pipe do peeps recommend.
Copper or Kunifer/cupro nickle.
Fittings
Brass, zinc plated or Stainless

perelaar · 31-01-2018, 18:28

Cunifer on mine, no idea about the fittings. Probably not stainless steel, for the I paid. I had them made for me at the local motor factors, took the old ones as template.

terranosaurusdoug · 31-01-2018, 20:04

Banshee used cunifer on his I believe but he said it is hard to work with due to it actually being harder

The Patrolman · 31-01-2018, 23:12

This was an interesting read. KUNIFER is the way forward.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...HCizR2jx1tLR_z

Enjoy...

Davey Boy · 01-02-2018, 00:25

It's all coperkunifikel to me.... As long as yer flares look the part

solarman216 · 01-02-2018, 01:11

Nought wrong with copper. will outlast your motor if fitted now, and is easy to form, for what it is worth, Rick

panelbeater · 01-02-2018, 09:49

not made any for a long while but i only ever used copper in my working life.still got flare tool box in shed and tube.

macabethiel · 01-02-2018, 16:41

I still have a part roll of Kunifer Brake Pipe in my garage. I have used it for decades with standard nickle plated unions.

I think I am on my fourth roll and the current one I bought about 10 years ago. Modern brake pipes seem to last longer what with the plastic coatings this might be my last ever roll. lol

Fez_uk · 01-02-2018, 16:48

Also if you are out offroading and blow a slave cylinder it's probably easier to bodge fix it if it's malleable copper.

Terrano Steve · 01-02-2018, 22:05

I am currently doing a restoration using Kunifer pipe, now starting my 3rd roll I think the nuts are probably just electro plated mild steel though. I have not noticed that kunifer pipe is difficult to bend without kinking it.

The Patrolman · 02-02-2018, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrano Steve

I am currently doing a restoration using Kunifer pipe, now starting my 3rd roll I think the nuts are probably just electro plated mild steel though. I have not noticed that kunifer pipe is difficult to bend without kinking it.

31-01-2018, 17:39	#1
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Brake pipe and fittings Ok, what brake pipe do peeps recommend. Copper or Kunifer/cupro nickle. Fittings Brass, zinc plated or Stainless

01-02-2018, 01:11	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	Nought wrong with copper. will outlast your motor if fitted now, and is easy to form, for what it is worth, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

01-02-2018, 16:41	#8
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	Kunifer User from when it first appeared in UK shops in the 1960's I still have a part roll of Kunifer Brake Pipe in my garage. I have used it for decades with standard nickle plated unions. I think I am on my fourth roll and the current one I bought about 10 years ago. Modern brake pipes seem to last longer what with the plastic coatings this might be my last ever roll. lol

31-01-2018, 18:28	#2
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Cunifer on mine, no idea about the fittings. Probably not stainless steel, for the I paid. I had them made for me at the local motor factors, took the old ones as template.

31-01-2018, 20:04	#3
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Banshee used cunifer on his I believe but he said it is hard to work with due to it actually being harder

31-01-2018, 23:12	#4
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	This was an interesting read. KUNIFER is the way forward. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...HCizR2jx1tLR_z Enjoy...

01-02-2018, 00:25	#5
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	It's all coperkunifikel to me.... As long as yer flares look the part

01-02-2018, 09:49	#7
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,625	not made any for a long while but i only ever used copper in my working life.still got flare tool box in shed and tube.

01-02-2018, 16:48	#9
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Also if you are out offroading and blow a slave cylinder it's probably easier to bodge fix it if it's malleable copper.

01-02-2018, 22:05	#10
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	I am currently doing a restoration using Kunifer pipe, now starting my 3rd roll I think the nuts are probably just electro plated mild steel though. I have not noticed that kunifer pipe is difficult to bend without kinking it.