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YOUR RESEARCH1998 996 c2 brake pipe replacement
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Install brake pipes over the engine by putting a joint
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Do a search as people on here have fitted brake pipes over the engine by putting a joint on top or by using flexible pipes.
Leading evidence: 'Install brake pipes over the engine by putting a joint' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'least of your worries' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Install brake pipes over the engine by putting a joint' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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The downside being that the pipe has to come off if you have to drop the engine, but if you have to drop the engine then removing a brake pipe is probably the least of your worries.
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Hi Barrys, I am going to replace most off the pipes that I can, the pipe from the O/s caliper is bad and that goes behind the engine, and the one that runs along the near side under the floor to the front is bad, so I am expecting to have to do most of them.
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Do a search as people on here have fitted brake pipes over the engine by putting a joint on top or by using flexible pipes.
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Probably teaching to suck eggs but use a T bar to take the nipples out, not a wrench, so that you don't twist them.
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Hi Barrys, I am going to replace most off the pipes that I can, the pipe from the O/s caliper is bad and that goes behind the engine, and the one that runs along the near side under the floor to the front is bad, so I am expecting to have to do most of them.
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The downside being that the pipe has to come off if you have to drop the engine, but if you have to drop the engine then removing a brake pipe is probably the least of your worries.
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Hi I have just bought a 1978 996 c2, I think this was one of the first water cooled, I dont know much about these cars so I could be wrong. I have very rusty brake pipes and I need to do a full refit , I I am thinking of making them out off Kunfer copper, Has anyone had any experience of doing this job that could advise me please. I am assuming it is engine and box out job?.
Also the caliper bleed nipples are breaking off, I can re drill and tap them as I have an engineering shop. I will give them a new coat of paint to make them look smart.
Any help would be much appreciated
Paul
Hi Paul, I presume you are referring to the off side rear?
To replace the pipe is an engine out job if you follow the original route; however, I'm sure I read on here that someone recently routed a new pipe under the engine. The downside being that the pipe has to come off if you have to drop the engine, but if you have to drop the engine then removing a brake pipe is probably the least of your worries.
:welcome: to 911uk Paul
In all your posts so far you've made reference to your 996 being a 1978 car. I assume you mean 1998 and have altered it for you in the title line of this thread.
Hi Paul,
Kunifer is certainly the best material and you can get stainless fittings at reasonable prices.
Do a search as people on here have fitted brake pipes over the engine by putting a joint on top or by using flexible pipes.
As to the nipples breaking it's a risky DIY job but it sounds like you have the tools. Probably teaching to suck eggs but use a T bar to take the nipples out, not a wrench, so that you don't twist them. Again lots of thoughts on this site: freezing sprays, penetrating oils, low power impact drivers etc.
Hi Barrys, I am going to replace most off the pipes that I can, the pipe from the O/s caliper is bad and that goes behind the engine, and the one that runs along the near side under the floor to the front is bad, so I am expecting to have to do most of them. Engine and box out does not look too difficult, Or am I wrong?.
Paul
Hi Alex, It is an auto, I think i will take the whole lot out if it is not too difficult, I have a fuel leak to find as well. I can at least see what is what out of the car, There seems to be a lot of different options on ims bearing.
Thanks for your help
Paul
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