R34 Gtt - Brake Line Snapped

[R1maniac]

I was pulling out my front brake rotors to get them machined and in that process, I snapped my brake lines. The metal section that goes to the calipers.

How do I get this fixed? Or just get a new set ?

Plz help

[R1maniac]

Photo attached

[GTSBoy]

Pardon the glaringly obvious observation.....but wouldn't the obvious thing to do be to take those two bits to a brake shop and ask them if they would kindly bend you up a new one to the same shap and size?

/rocketsurgery

[GTR-N1]

Not sure if it was for a R34 GTT but I saw a set F/S here on SAU.

But yes +1 for above!

[R1maniac]

I knw I can get custom ones made, but my preference is to get factory ones or an aftermarket kit. I was hoping someone with a GTT wud have changed it at some stage.

[GTSBoy]

You're kidding right? It will take someone who knows how to bend tube (ie just about anyone with opposable thumbs) about 5 minutes to knock one up, and it won't cost a lot.

[R1maniac]

Took your advice.. Dropped the bits off at a shop, they are making one now. Should be ready soon.

I guess its better off to buy slotted rotors than machine old ones.

[GTR-N1]

If your rotors are getting close to minimum thickness, get new rotors regardless of whether they are standard, dimpled or slotted.

Do you have Vernier calipers or a micrometer?

Have you looked up the minimum thickness spec?

[R1maniac]

Yeh I will do that before I decide. Thanks mate

I got the broken brake line made again, but sadly it still wont fit... The end bit is protruding out of the bolt and it wont seal properly.

This is the reason why I was looking for a factory part. :|

Edited April 19, 2012 by R1maniac

[GTSBoy]

So, take it back and get it corrected. Or does it just need a little tweak to bend it to the right place?

[R1maniac]

The bends are ok. I can still get it in, but it doesnt go into threaded hole properly.

The end of the pipe needs to be flat and tapered inwards. (The fluid was coming out where the red arrow is)

I've flattened the ends now, will see if it fits..

can you guys tell me where I can get original ones of these from the internet?

Cheers

[GTSBoy]

They're unlikely to be available except maybe from Nissan spares, probably with a few weeks wait to get them from Japan.

Worst case, trailer the car to the brake shop so they can make it fit.

[mystery_kid]

you dont sound like the type of person who should be working on their own car

[R1maniac]

They're unlikely to be available except maybe from Nissan spares, probably with a few weeks wait to get them from Japan.

Worst case, trailer the car to the brake shop so they can make it fit.

The bit that the brake shop made is causing the issue. I work full time and i dont have time to go up and down everyday, so i guess its best option to leave the car with the brake shop guys to make it fit.

Wouldnt wanna wait weeks to get the part shipped from Japan

[R1maniac]

All done. Just for your info guys - The original metal pipe from nissan is only $20. With a 2 week wait for delivery.

[GTSBoy]

Good.