Thread: Replacing brakes on my SIIA LWB Ute

Originally Posted by UncleHo

G'day srowlandson

Don't forget Steve that the current type of flexible hoses will probably have metric ends and you will need imperial, the genuine part No is RTC-3353 they will have the cross-reference, if in doubt about the thread when fitting don't force it.


cheers

thanks mate - I gave that part no. to ABS when I got the pipe and fittings - he looked at me blankly and said "just measure the length and come back"

37cm was the length i measured.

He said he couldn't supply the bigger fittings that go from the master cylinder to the res tank though

Originally Posted by srowlandson

He said he couldn't supply the bigger fittings that go from the master cylinder to the res tank though

I have a few spares of these fittings if you really get stuck. I could even fabricate the complete pipe if you like. Just tell me the length.
Aaron.

Originally Posted by Aaron IIA

I have a few spares of these fittings if you really get stuck. I could even fabricate the complete pipe if you like. Just tell me the length.
Aaron.

Thanks mate. I'll see if i can source some and let you know if i get stuck

When I made new brake lines for my Series I the fact that my Father-in-law worked at a brake company helped (he's now retired unfortunately).
The larger fittings (reservoir to master cylinder) were sourced from an air conditioning company and were in brass, I think I have the bags they were supplied in at home so I should be able to get the part numbers.

Flexible hoses are available from Four Wheel Drives in Blackburn for about $26 each. They also carry made up pipes, you just need to know the length needed (or buy overlength and shorten to get an exact fit ?!)

The brake company I used was Neville Pearce Brakes in Hallam (I think they may now be listed as NPB brakes). They will make one off brake drums, discs etc for historic vehicles as well as dealing with modern vehicles. Series I shoes were supplied from stock on an exchange basis, handbrake shoes had to be sent away to be re-lined.

When I made up my pipes a length of string saved a lot of wastage. I neatened up the original pipe in situ as best I could, then removed it and measured it with the string. Uncoil/straighten some of the new tubing and using the string measure out the length and add a bit. I then fitted the first tube nut and then bent the tube to match the original, trial fit and adjust on the car. Remove, cut to length and fit the second tube nut.
All pipes were fitted from under the car (floor has to be removed) the worst was the front nearside (sorry passenger side) brake because of the length and trying to get a neat fitment round the crossmember. I don't think the Series II will be any harder.

Best of luck, will try to find part numbers tonight.....


Colin

Found some part numbers....

3/16" flare nut is L3000 - brass
3/16" tube nut is P4285 - steel
1/4" flare nut is L3001 - brass
1/4" tube nut is P4277 - steel

It may have only been the flare nuts that were sourced from the aircon company. If you get stuck PM me and I'll speak with the Father-in-law (this may take a few days).


Colin

flare tool arrived, as did the pipe spanners. Straight out the shed for a go.... about 2/3's of the flares i did looked good, couple of dodgy ones i'll cut off and re do.

actually quite an easy process

having a second set of pipe spanners is handy, but i can't imagine undoing a 3/4" pipe











sorry for terrible photo - iphone again, left the slr on my desk!

Does that kit include the dies to do the first stage of the double flaring? How much was it?
Aaron.

Originally Posted by Aaron IIA

Does that kit include the dies to do the first stage of the double flaring? How much was it?
Aaron.

yup it sure does. the 5 (or 6, can't remember) Adapters are on the left (in the dark spot) fort he first bit of the double flare.

It cost me $160 delivered from the US - > AU.

Kit here from Snapon is $225

Steve