lil-nicky Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hola! Getting onto the brake fitting on my mkiv spitfire resto now. I've fitted the pipe kit and it's all plumbed in ok, but it looks a bit... messy? Does the route of the pipework matter much or can I change it to my liking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Depends what it is you want to do? Some pictures of what it is you don't like would be good. Also get the right rubber for the rubber sections. R9, I believe. Presumably your also replacing the clutch pipe work? So don't forget to put a loop in the pipe between the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. The pipe can then flex as the engine swings about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I've tweaked some of mine in the past, particularly where it routes around the front of the chassis and front suspension towers. Nothing drastic but I felt it needed done. As long as moving it doesn't leave the pipes open to damage from impact or chafing there's no reason why it can't be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I may have read the above wrong but why would you be using R9 rubber tubing on BRAKES! Surely you mean braided brake hose? It's a tad worrying! As I said I hope I read it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Yes, sorry guys! I did it again For some reason my brain jumped to fuel line. Braided hose as Rabbit says. Second time in as many days I've made a stupid suggestion. I suspect Alzheimers. I'm going for a lie down in a darkened room. But, the loop in the clutch line is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Here are a few photos showing how I have plumbed in the brake lines. Mine is Rotoflex so yours will be a little different at the rear. I hope these might be of some help. Pleas note that I did NOT use the solid rack mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil-nicky Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Wow! That's very neat! How did you get the pipes to bend so nicely and follow the bulkhead. Mine always seem to want to kink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil-nicky Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 What have you used instead of the Airbus as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Wow! That's very neat! How did you get the pipes to bend so nicely and follow the bulkhead. Mine always seem to want to kink. I always carefully straighten the pipe first and use a mini tube bender. which gives nice radius and prevents flattening of the pipe in the bend. Your work really is on show so apart from the safety aspect it is well worth taking time to get it as good as you possibly can. I made a little forming tool to fabricate the little aluminium clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil-nicky Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 *airbox lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil-nicky Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 When you say pipe bender, I have a kit that has a set of spring shaped pipe benders. Is this the sort of thing you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 This is the type of brake pipe bender that I have. It is easy to use and does a good job. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brake-Pipe-Bender-Bending-AT146/dp/B00I5J1UMA The photo was taken before the engine was commissioned. I've been using a pair of Ramair foam filter socks on the Webers but just recently I have fabricated an aluminium air box that uses an remote filter sucking in cold air. r. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil-nicky Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ok cool, thanks. Nice set up too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ok cool, thanks. Nice set up too! You are really welcome. Best of luck with the works. rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitesse68 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 can use any type of glass bottle and a bit of metal pipe always works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 And for pity's sake, do a neater job than this: This guy looks like he drank the bottle dry first... that one is for sale online at a fairly hefty price, and that's one of the first things I'd tidy up on it even before the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Holy thread revival Batman! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Nothing ever dies here, it just goes to sleep until revived... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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