Caliper Brake Line Q

[Horseshoe]

I broke one of my metal brake lines connected to my caliper this morning. I was wondering if these can replaced with flex hose for easier caliper removal and if they can not, do they sell the metal lines pre shaped for that application. Thanks.

[Jagfixer]

New metal lines are available. I don't think I would try flex at rear axle. Flex are for steering movement.

[KevinNY]

Atlantic British stocks the pre bent lines complete with the proper nuts.

[bartell]

Originally Posted by Horseshoe

I broke one of my metal brake lines connected to my caliper this morning. I was wondering if these can replaced with flex hose for easier caliper removal and if they can not, do they sell the metal lines pre shaped for that application. Thanks.

Any UK suppler will sell you Aeroquip (aka stainless flexible braided brake lines) for front or back. Try Rimmer, JE, Real Steel, V8 Developments, Rpi or anyone there. US suppliers seem to sell LRNA supply only.

James

[Horseshoe]

Thanks guy's, I found them online per your tips. Can anyone explain why a short metal pipe the right side is 10 bucks and a similar short metal pipe for the left side is over 90 bucks? Guess which one I broke.

[Rovin4life]

are you certain they are quoting you the right one.
the fronts are cheap, but the rear is one piece.

[Horseshoe]

Seems to be the case. I checked several supply houses. Anyway, I bought a 3 dollar section of pipe and broke out the bender and made my own. It seems to work but I am replacing the Calipers now because they just seem too damaged to work properly so I will have to wait a bit to road test it.