Brake Lines

I cut the front brake line and reflared it (not forgetting to add the new fitting first!), now the lines fit nicely. Also made up a new line from the master to the brake pressure switch.  Top tip when using a flaring tool - add some oil to the die, it makes the formation of the flare a lot easier.

50 year old brake master line

I remembered I had some of brake tubing left from when I restored my Austin-Healey - they don't make brakelines like those any more - 50 years old, no corrosion in or out and really solid. I used a piece 11 inches long for the pipe - just a little longer would be more comfortable. I also painted it black to match. Now somebody please tell me why Westfield supply a pipe that is less than 6 inches long for this?

As I am now at a standstill, I have turned the time-lapse camera off. Watch this space for the first installment of the video!