Brake pipe

[minibigs]

Hi, I've got a 3l KZN185 SSR-X 1997.

Earlier today I was dismantling the front brakes to fit new calipers, discs & pads & the caliper slipped out of my hand, twisted & ruptured the front brake pipe.
It's the drivers side solid one from the caliper to the mounting, not the flexi hose.

Someone earlier suggested I rescued the ends, got some copper brake pipe & made up a new pipe.

Is this easy to do? What size pipe should I order? Will I need a flaring tool?
As you can tell, I've never done this before.

Alternatively, is there anywhere I can order a replacement online or local to Swindon, Wiltshire? My problem is I have no transport to get to a car shop to get any parts I might need.

Any help appreciated,

Cheers,

Steve

[minibigs]

Another thought ...

Could I replace this with a bit of flexible hose?

[jpinhorn]

Call Westover Toyota in Salisbury and speak to Ryan on 01722 430660.

Thay are very helpfull and will get you a new one in a day or 2 and I expect they will post it to you. Cheaper than buying the tool to remake your one.

John

[adpsimpson]

I'd think that's good advice. I've only fabricated flexi brake hoses in the past, over 5 years ago, and don't know any more than you about how to go about solid ones. I wouldn't want to try something like that without being shown exactly how to do it by someone who knows what they're on about. Too much risk.

Buying a new one gets you where you want to be, quickly and easily.

[minibigs]

Thanks guys

Good advice, I wouldn't feel happy doing it myself. I will give them a call tomorrow & see what happens.

Thanks,

Steve

[TonyN]

any Toyota dealer will get you the part, you need your Chassis number and Model number of the data plate.

Hard lines are easy with a flaring tool, but if you havn't got one, probabyl easier and cheaper to just go to Toyota

[minibigs]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Swindon Fish brothers Toyota main dealer will get the pipe for me by Saturday morning at the latest. Total cost is £8.23 including VAT.
So, main dealers are not always a bad thing!

Cheers,

Steve