mwilkinson Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I have refurbed my brakes, fitted goodridge hoses etc.. on the last wheel (left rear) I did the most stupid thing and threaded the nut that sits on the end of the stock brake line!!!! Basically I now need to replace that line. Does anyone know if there is a connector block along the car to the rear or does it go straight to the ABS thingy? Also where can I get the plastic covered brake lines from? Will Toyota sell them or a factors shop?? Any help would be greatfully recieved. This is most definitely a low point in ownership!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukApache Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'm not sure about the midway block connector thing, but why dont you just re-splay the end of the pipe with one of those kits... not the nicest job to do but saves you having to replace the whole line I did it on my civic no probs, just make sure you put the nut on the pipe before splaying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 You can buy joiners to cut the pipe somewhere accessible and add a new piece of tube onto the end. Use Kunifer (copper alloy based pipe), no need to scrimp just because Toyota cut corners with plastic coated steel. The cars are now of an age where the steel pipes are about to become MOT fail points through rust. Volvo have used Kunifer type brake lines since the 1950's ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Cheers guys , Your advice is greatly recieved. I have managed to borrow a brake pipe tool, so have cut the tip and put a new nut on and splayed the pipe. The question is will it hold??? I am going to bleed the system tonight and see if there is any seepage. If there is I will follow your advice Chris and replace the end section. As you say Chris you can't afford to cut corners with these things . Will update accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Chris I have also sent you a PM, but alas the new splay did not hold and fluid pissed everywhere!!! I am going to buy a new section and join it to the old pipe. Do you have the spec for the pipe, splay and union knuts?? I cant seem to find them anywhere!! Ta, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Get a garage to do this, it's not easy, and not something you want to fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 As an update and for anyone in the future having to go through this crap situation. I went to toyota yesterday and asked how much the pipe that runs from the ABS actuator to the rear near side (left) flexi hose would cost. Surprisingly it was only £23 and will be in on Tuesday Now to fit it. With ref to Chris W's advice I went to all my local garages, seeing as the car can't be driven and not one of them would touch the car. Got things like, ''never had to work on one of those before'' and the typical import ''that will cost you'' Chris if I were not 100+ miles I would bring her to you!!! For future ref the part number is 47327-14030. Will update again with some pictures once the pipe is installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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