The 'E' Type Forum

Hi All.
I am attempting my first post though have been enjoying reading topics for a few years. So much knowledge in this forum and great members who love to help. I am beginning a full restoration of a S1 2+2 after owning it for many years. Disassembled by others and myself a while ago and been in boxes and bedrooms till now.
Luckily the body has always been rust free and paint is nearly completed.
I intend on rewiring and new brakes first and am not sure whether to purchase a complete hydraulic brake line kit formed or a cunifer kit to form myself.
It's a long way to Australia and worry if a pre bent kit would travel well.
I have already purchased many parts from major UK suppliers and if any member has had success with one or another or any suggestions or advise would be greatly appreciated.
regards
Peter

Hi Peter....welcom to the forum...im sure you will find it usefull......the hydraulic kits arnt pre formed into shape....they have the ends made up coiled and boxed up....personaly i buy pipe, fittings and make my own...get a decent pipe flare tool......its not difficult. .....Steve

Hi Peter,

Welcome and good luck. I debated brake pipe long and hard before taking the plunge. In NSW Kunifer (copper/nickel) is legal, copper is not. The situation in other states is not quite as clear cut, but I think you should get away with Kunifer. Automec in UK supply kits, both in copper and Kunifer but they are not pre bent, they come rolled up, but cut to length with correct end fittings. You have to straighten them, then bend to suit.

The last car I fitted a set of brake lines to, although not a Jaguar, I fitted steel bundy lines. I have fitted Automec kits and made my own from Kunifer, copper and the recent bundy set. In Australia, where there is no salt on the road and the car will see much less rain, I recommend the bundy, for looks, originality and the lack of worries about legal issues. My E-type was inspected prior to roadworthy inspection and I had to prove the Automec lines met standard. I checked and believe it or not, the British Standard they met was for heating pipe (from memory, it may have been air conditioning - it was a long time ago). I presented this to the engineer, fully expecting to be knocked back, but he simply accepted the Standard and signed off. I later replaced all lines with something more accepted locally, which I made myself, using a good flaring tool.

There are re-sellers of Automec kits in Australia, but be very sure they are Kunifer and that you can get them accepted. As far as I know, no-one sells completely formed (with all bends) kits anywhere, although some one will probably prove me wrong.

Thanks Steve and Simon.

A quick update. I have decided to make my own pipes in bundy. A close friend has all the tools and bundy does appear as the original. But just to let others know pre bent kits are available from E Type Parts UK.
https://www.etypeparts.com/brakes-brake ... e-pipe-set
Thank you
Peter

Welcome to the forum Peter and thank you for the link. That's a new one for me.