evinX Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just a bump and a reminder about these. Thankfully mine failed whilst they were being tested on the mot. Rear pipe exploded covering a nice portion of the workshop in brake fluid Was that the front to rear line? Or the lines that actually split of to each rear wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Replace the lot would be my advice, not expensive to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Was that the front to rear line? Or the lines that actually split of to each rear wheel? Was the hard line to the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Replace the lot would be my advice, not expensive to do I did the guy said the other hard line didn’t look great so they replaced the lot whilst everything was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsplace Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just got my hopes on having a couple of months of the supra on the road before winter runined. Starting up all fine but on checking around underneath there was fluid leaking??? a quick sniff and yep, fuel. Any current option for replacing. I am sure I saw a braided pipe kit recently but cant find it, anyone know what the best replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Copper pipe, and bending tool, or Mr T , can still buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hissig Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Is it hard to replace the brake hard lines without dropping the fuel tank and subframe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsplace Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Is it hard to replace the brake hard lines without dropping the fuel tank and subframe? You would definitely need to slacken off the fuel tank straps that hold it in place to get the pipes up to the connections on the top of the tank. And pretty sure you would need to drop the subframe, though again you might just be able to slacken one side and remove the other to drop it down to slide them over. If you went braided flexibles then you could thread them through ok without all that effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hissig Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 You would definitely need to slacken off the fuel tank straps that hold it in place to get the pipes up to the connections on the top of the tank. And pretty sure you would need to drop the subframe, though again you might just be able to slacken one side and remove the other to drop it down to slide them over. If you went braided flexibles then you could thread them through ok without all that effort. Thanks. Are you talking about fuel lines? If so I'm changing out those with some braided ptfe lines. I was more concerned about the brake lines. Was under the car yesterday and took a look. it did look very tight back there over the subframe. Is it even possible to get pre bent brake lines in there without dropping subframe. My car is on axle stands in a very dusty and undfriendly garage atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I did mine with everything removed but not sure as it looks a tight squeeze other wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Ohh the joys... my rears have just failed, they seemed ok, but had been undersealed. Just had the rear subframe out aswell... dooh... are they still available from mr t ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I believe so. Best obtained from your local Mr T so they don't get courier delivered to your home in an alternative form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Ohh the joys... my rears have just failed, they seemed ok, but had been undersealed. Just had the rear subframe out aswell... dooh... are they still available from mr t ? Yeah important things not to seal over, never know how the important things age under there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Yearly bump, a lot of supra’s due out of hibernation soon from lockdown restrictions and the winter months! Stay safe everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Good reminder. Here’s what mine looked like last year before they were replaced: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I just had my first ever brake pipe failure in over 40 years of driving around, on my 13 year old Range Rover. Rather than buy and fit a new front to rear cars length of pipe I patched in a repair section. Did the job. You never know when these things will fail, my Supra is still on the original front to rear pipes for brakes and fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Indeed. Fortunately I took the plastic protector off and caught a very rusty fuel line before it sprung a leak. My brake line on the other hand looked to be in great condition considering the age/mileage. I've not checked the TT6 at all (it is on the list of things to do/check), so I believe that is also on the original pipes front to rear for brakes and fuel. It is in a much nicer condition underneath though, so I'd be surprised if anything needed to be changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I've been meaning to look at mine for ages. I did today, shocked to see mine are near mint. I think theyve been replaced in the past or my car was even more of a garage queen than she is now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Finally, I managed to check mine. All good since 1997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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