'Brake Pipes'

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On my MOT - I had the following advisories:

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Are these going to be these boys: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/B...48456c7306c757a5739c6cb0a51b51cab0d992e6&BHOS

Any idea how much labour would be on fitting them? If I get it done as part of a big service where they have to drain the brake fluid anyway I'd imagine time to fit them would be pretty minimal? I also need the rear brake pads / discs to be replaced, so am hoping the extra cost of fitting a couple of brake lines won't be too much?

Thanks
 
No, the part you linked to is a flexi hose - the MOT tester will be referring to the solid lines mounted to the car.
 
Any workshop will make up and fit new brake pipes for you.

Cost will vary according to length of pipe and how much of a ballache it is to route the pipes.
 
If it was only an advisory, I'd clean it up a bit with a wire brush and use some kind of waxoyl or other underseal just to stop it getting worse.

As for the service question - probably not, as its unlikely they drain the old fluid, but rather just flush the new fluid through. Draining can cause headaches with ABS pumps.
 
I wouldn't worry about till next MOT tbh, as some MOT testers are very picky about brake lines whilst others are not!

If it fails next time, then you'll need to get them replaced.
 
I just had the rear brake lines replace on my mondeo took them most of the day to do it. Total cost £120 but that was agreed before they did the works, to which they regretted it later :)
 
MikeHiow said:
If it was only an advisory, I'd clean it up a bit with a wire brush and use some kind of waxoyl or other underseal just to stop it getting worse.

As for the service question - probably not, as its unlikely they drain the old fluid, but rather just flush the new fluid through. Draining can cause headaches with ABS pumps.
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Cleaning it up with a wire brush will probably damage it to the point that it starts leaking.

It may be great to hide it under waxoil but it would be worth changing it for peace of mind
 
Simon said:
Cleaning it up with a wire brush will probably damage it to the point that it starts leaking.

It may be great to hide it under waxoil but it would be worth changing it for peace of mind
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If it is damaged to the extent that a wire brush is enough to cause a leak then the tester should have failed it.
 
Janesy B said:
Spoken like a true wheeler dealer :)
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It's an advisory, they are noted on MOT testers discretion....

You could have an MOT done at one place and they would advise on brake lines, you could take it down the road and it could pass with no advisories.

Unless it's serious - why bother changing them?
 
Just get them replaced is my opinion. Mine was advised on pipes, was told not to worry about it and just cover them in grease. This was great and worked, after I got them changed in the end though there was a definite improvement in the brake feel, wish I'd just done it straight away.
 
Maz said:
It's an advisory, they are noted on MOT testers discretion....

You could have an MOT done at one place and they would advise on brake lines, you could take it down the road and it could pass with no advisories.

Unless it's serious - why bother changing them?
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No I totally agree, you should only replace things when they fail, especially brakes. Squeeze every penny as they say. Look at all these people replacing things as part of preventative maintenance, mugs imo.
 
Clarkey said:
Just get them replaced is my opinion. Mine was advised on pipes, was told not to worry about it and just cover them in grease. This was great and worked, after I got them changed in the end though there was a definite improvement in the brake feel, wish I'd just done it straight away.
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That will be the new brake fluid not the new pipes :)
 
Janesy B said:
No I totally agree, you should only replace things when they fail, especially brakes. Squeeze every penny as they say. Look at all these people replacing things as part of preventative maintenance, mugs imo.
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I don't think waiting for them to fail is a good idea, but cleaning the old ones up and undersealing will stop the issue from getting any worse for a long time.
 
MikeHiow said:
I don't think waiting for them to fail is a good idea, but cleaning the old ones up and undersealing will stop the issue from getting any worse for a long time.
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Think that one slipped under you sarcasm detector.

Funnily enough my car had an advisory for slightly corroded brake pipes, the next MOT the car failed on..... you guessed it, corroded brake pipes. Just get them changed, the OP needs other work doing to the brake so it makes sense to kill two birds with one stone.

My idiot father also thought it was a good idea not to bother replacing a corroded brake pipe on his MGB, it then burst during the MOT, making him look like a moron, considering there's a brand new 'Automec' copper brake line set in the garage for it. I can give you screencaps off the DVLA site if you think I'm making this all up :)
 
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