Joining Steel Brake Pipes

I have a bit of a prob i need to join two sections of 1 4 brake pipe.

Joining steel brake pipes.

Some say it is not possible with steel only copper. There are three main methods of joining pipes together and attaching fittings to them. Some occasions call for replacing just a section of brake line rather than the entire length. It would therefore be easier if it is possible to shorten it flare the end and use a joining piece to new pipe for the remainder of the length.

Checking the condition of your car s brake pipes is a job that is all too easy to forget because the pipes are mostly hidden underneath the car. No one seems to do steel connectors foe 1 4 inch pipe only brass ones and i am sure that i have been told not to use brass fittings. I have to change the brake pipes on my son s car as they are rusted over the back axle. Brake lines suffer impact breakage and corrosion over time and need to be replaced.

I have a corroded steel brake pipe on the car it is only about 50mm at the rear end the rest of the line to the front of the car is sound. Lines of 2 inch or larger are usually butt welded this being the most economic leak proof method. Discussion in general land rover forum started by honolulujoe apr 5 2017. Smaller lines are usually joined by socket welding or screwing.

However these pipes can deteriorate to the point where they start to leak causing a dangerous loss of brake fluid and eventually partial or even complete failure of the braking system. And he said no problem with joining the. Joining two brake lines together with a new spliced section can be accomplished with a few specialty tools and some basic steps.