OOOPS, MOT failure.

[Dale.]

Hi guys.

Just put my P reg 1.4 thru it's MOT and it failed on a N/S corroded inner rear brake pipe.


Is this much of a job? I'm your average mechanic and can get by on most things, except engine rebuilds lol. Had a look at the repair guide but I can't see anything written about this problem.

Thanks.

Dale.

 

[Stu]

think the pipes themselves are cheap as chips but fitting them takes a while. Presume you'd have to bleed the braking system then fit.

I would consider getting the ones that dont corrode fitted. More expensive but better long term

STu

 

[axle]

Fitting the pipe itself is simple enough. If you know how to bleed it then you should have no probs. Be a couple of pounds for the pipe

 

[Dale.]

Cool, thanks for the replies.

Just been under the car and it looks like it's the pipe that goes up and over the rear axle.

I was hoping it would be the one that is directly behind the drum. More fiddliness to come eh?

I need to read up on bleeding a braking system, never done that before.

Cheers,

Dale.

 

[axle]

You can buy a non-return pipe from any motor shop for a pound, you can do the job yourself then. It allows you to pump the pedal without any air getting back into the pipe . Keep the tank topped up and keep pumping for 6 or 7 strokes then tighten bleed nipple and try the brakes. If they are spongy ,do it again. Better with 2 people or an "eezee-bleed". That works off a low air pressure off the tyre.all you do with that is look at the end of the pipe for bubbles close bleed nipple when bubble-free