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Full Version: Horror of the week 16/10/09
Not only are these brake pipes to long they should be behind the heat shield next to the exhaust down pipe. The heat transmitted to the brake fluid here is an absolute invitation to brake fade or even total failure.......
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Have these replaced corroded pipes then?
QUOTE (E55EX_RACER @ Oct 16 2009, 08:27 PM) 
Have these replaced corroded pipes then?
I should think so but the route is totally wrong.
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 16 2009, 08:35 PM)
QUOTE (E55EX_RACER @ Oct 16 2009, 08:27 PM)
Have these replaced corroded pipes then?
I should think so but the route is totally wrong.
If they were OEM I would've thought the job would neater! Did you say anything to the owner?
No...... the owner did the install and i didn't have the heart to belittle his work, what i did do was to tuck the pipes under the shield.
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 16 2009, 08:55 PM)
No...... the owner did the install and i didn't have the heart to belittle his work, what i did do was to tuck the pipes under the shield.
You don't have to belittle someone, just point out it would be a good idea to keep them away from the exhaust for safety reasons. Up to them if they want to sort it out
QUOTE (E55EX_RACER @ Oct 16 2009, 09:01 PM)
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 16 2009, 08:55 PM)
No...... the owner did the install and i didn't have the heart to belittle his work, what i did do was to tuck the pipes under the shield.
You don't have to belittle someone, just point out it would be a good idea to keep them away from the exhaust for safety reasons. Up to them if they want to sort it out
You didn't see the rest of the pipework
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 16 2009, 09:17 PM)
QUOTE (E55EX_RACER @ Oct 16 2009, 09:01 PM)
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 16 2009, 08:55 PM)
No...... the owner did the install and i didn't have the heart to belittle his work, what i did do was to tuck the pipes under the shield.
You don't have to belittle someone, just point out it would be a good idea to keep them away from the exhaust for safety reasons. Up to them if they want to sort it out
You didn't see the rest of the pipework
Should've left it to the pro's then!
Indeed...... I have the distinct impression the owner was told "whatever you do don't cut them to short"...... The back end looked like a distillery
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 16 2009, 09:34 PM)
Indeed...... I have the distinct impression the owner was told "whatever you do don't cut them to short"...... The back end looked like a distillery
If the pipes are longer will they work as effectively or just require more fluid?
QUOTE (E55EX_RACER @ Oct 16 2009, 09:37 PM)
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 16 2009, 09:34 PM)
Indeed...... I have the distinct impression the owner was told "whatever you do don't cut them to short"...... The back end looked like a distillery
If the pipes are longer will they work as effectively or just require more fluid?
They would need more fluid.... I believe there's a deterioration in braking performance if the pipes are wound so it's an MOT fail.
Isn't that a fail anyway as the pipework is not secured?
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QUOTE (hms @ Oct 16 2009, 09:42 PM)
Isn't that a fail anyway as the pipework is not secured?
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Yes i think it is.
thats a shocking bit of work....was his other car a "Horse"... 
In truth i think this is armature work done with the best intentions...... No one in the know would do this intentionally.
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 17 2009, 07:28 PM)
In truth i think this is armature work done with the best intentions...... No one in the know would do this intentionally.
I have to agree but why wouldn't you follow the path of the pipes you've replaced, surely the owner must realise they take that route for a reason.
QUOTE (E55EX_RACER @ Oct 17 2009, 07:48 PM)
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 17 2009, 07:28 PM)
In truth i think this is armature work done with the best intentions...... No one in the know would do this intentionally.
I have to agree but why wouldn't you follow the path of the pipes you've replaced, surely the owner must realise they take that route for a reason.
Re-word that please... "we" didn't replace anything!.... Agreed he should have followed the original path
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 17 2009, 07:51 PM)
QUOTE (E55EX_RACER @ Oct 17 2009, 07:48 PM)
QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 17 2009, 07:28 PM)
In truth i think this is armature work done with the best intentions...... No one in the know would do this intentionally.
I have to agree but why wouldn't you follow the path of the pipes you've replaced, surely the owner must realise they take that route for a reason.
Re-word that please... "we" didn't replace anything!.... Agreed he should have followed the original path
You know I was referring to the owner not you! As if WIM would do shoddy work like that
I was playing with your terminology mate..... 
Had a quick scout around, it also has to be secured every 30cm (max)
Copper when bent work hardens and becomes brittle, so he's at more danger than just boiling his fluid off!
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Copper when bent work hardens and becomes brittle, so he's at more danger than just boiling his fluid off!
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QUOTE (hms @ Oct 17 2009, 09:52 PM)
Had a quick scout around, it also has to be secured every 30cm (max)
Copper when bent work hardens and becomes brittle, so he's at more danger than just boiling his fluid off!
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Copper when bent work hardens and becomes brittle, so he's at more danger than just boiling his fluid off!
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Doesn't look like any of it is secured! He will have a shock MOT time
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