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15-12-2018, 07:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 15-12-2018, 07:28 PM by hawaiianblue.)
pipe will likely be standard 6mm outer diameter.
You can bend the copper/nickel pipe without a tool, but it's normally neater when you do use a tool.
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Hi - look into getting one of these in the correct size for the pipe you buy :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/252308824962?chn=ps
For operating in narrow places very highly recommended
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Does the Berlingo use imperial or DIN flares ?
So where does this bit go then ?
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Flares are the DIN/ISO type - I use 3/16" OD cunifer pipe and 10 x 1mm fittings and a 'Powerhand' tool. They come with DIN or SAE punches/dies so you need to buy the correct one. Bending tool is a D cell battery to bend the pipe around. Trick is to practice a lot first and, even the, double check you have popped the fitting onto the pipe (the correct way round) before you flare it.
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Please don't use a D cell or other plain cylindrical object to bend pipe. It ends up flattening the pipe.
Maybe 6mm brake pipe survives without deforming too much and putting restrictions on the liquid flow, but why take the chance. A flattened pipe is very difficult to 'unflatten'.
And a cheap bending tool can be found for £10.
If that isn't available, take a piece of 1" roundstock, or a broom handle and carve a 6 - 7mm wide groove with rounded bottom around it and use that.
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I would advise copper pipe, it's a lot easier to bend and shape than the Kunifer (copper / nickel) stuff.
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Here's a debate if ever there was one....
Copper is used on a lot of classic cars as it does indeed bend more easily than steel or kunifer, and is a bit cheaper IIRC. Problem is that copper will work harden from vibration and can become brittle as a result. While kunifer takes a little more effort than copper, it's a lot easier to work than steel.
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