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Steel brake pipes

When replacing brake tubes use only steel with double walls. The size of the tube is defined by its external diameter.

If you are ready to get the tube fails, locate the appropriate steel tubes and fittings similar to those that you want to replace. According to an old pipe to determine the necessary length and cut the appropriate length of the new pipe, adding at the ends of approximately 12-14 mm rolling of.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Install the connecting pieces on the ends of the new pipe, and flare the connection points. Give pipe the desired shape in accordance with the old form. If you do not have the necessary equipment, you can take the tube flaring and bending in the workshop. When installing a new brake tube, check that the gap between it and any moving parts of at least 3/4 inch.