Re: [diesel_mercedes] metal brake line question

 

Places like NAPA and AutoZone sell steel lines in various lengths and diameters.  I've generally been able to get a piece and, using a tube bender, fabricate what I need.  There have been times I had to get a somewhat longer piece than I needed, cut it to length and then flair it.  AutoZone, for one, offers a double flaring kit as part of their "Loan-A-Tool" program.

Brake lines are not a black science, but, be aware that there are no less than 4 types of ends used around the world.  Mercedes uses the European style.  (There's also British, Japanese and SAE for American cars.)

The suggestion to find a local hydraulic sales/manufacturing outfit and have them fabricate what you need is a good one, too.

Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: corvallis@peoplepc.com
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:39:02 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] metal brake line question

 

I am looking at replacing several of the metal brake lines on my 1961 190Db.

These people offer brake lines, but when I enter the info into their Compatibility query, it says they won't fit the 180D or 190D, 1961 or 1962.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380483474068

 

I have measured the threaded fitting on my car and get 10 x 27 metric. (27 threads may not be exactly right.) I can get the short piece that runs from the master cylinder to the left front brake from Niemoeller in Europe for 5,50 € with 6,55 € shipping. 

http://www.niemoeller.de/w121-mercedes-190D-ponton-en/B110-422501.html

 

What have others done when thinking about their old, possibly rusted on the inside, metal brake tubing?  Bill in Oregon

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