Joining Steel Brake Pipes

There are three main methods of joining pipes together and attaching fittings to them.

Joining steel brake pipes.

Lines of 2 inch or larger are usually butt welded this being the most economic leak proof method. However these pipes can deteriorate to the point where they start to leak causing a dangerous loss of brake fluid and eventually partial or even complete failure of the braking system. Checking the condition of your car s brake pipes is a job that is all too easy to forget because the pipes are mostly hidden underneath the car. I have a bit of a prob i need to join two sections of 1 4 brake pipe.

Flaremaster joining brake pipes. Flaring steel brake pipes. Joining two brake lines together with a new spliced section can be accomplished with a few specialty tools and some basic steps. Some say it is not possible with steel only copper.

I have to change the brake pipes on my son s car as they are rusted over the back axle. I have a corroded steel brake pipe on the car it is only about 50mm at the rear end the rest of the line to the front of the car is sound. Smaller lines are usually joined by socket welding or screwing. No one seems to do steel connectors foe 1 4 inch pipe only brass ones and i am sure that i have been told not to use brass fittings.

It would therefore be easier if it is possible to shorten it flare the end and use a joining piece to new pipe for the remainder of the length. Discussion in general land rover forum started by honolulujoe apr 5 2017. My profile my preferences my.