170S Rear brake pipe lengths

[James Allen]

I have searched my reference material and I can not find the established lengths for the rear brake pipes for 170S. The part numbers: 181 420 00 30 left rear wheel pipe to the wheel cylinder and 181 420 0031 right rear wheel pipe to wheel cylinder. Are the brake pipe lengths written in any reference material? Thank You for any assistance. Jim

[Jos170V]

Hi Jim,
I don't think that the lengths of the brake pipes are important. The diameter must be respected and there must certainly be no air in the pipes during use.
Jos

[GeorgesBuerginCH]

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[HaraldSchuessler]

Lieber Jim,

die Längen der Leitungen sind:
Hauptbremszylinder bis Verteiler hinten: 2600 cm
vorn links 42 cm
vorn rechts 120 cm
Hinten links 42 cm
hinten Mitte 85 cm
hinten rechts 42 cm

Meiner Meinung nach rentiert es sich heute nicht mehr, Bremsleitungen selbst herzustellen. Ich habe das Material und alle Wekzeuge dazu - trotzdem kaufe ich meine Leitungen abgelängt und fertig gebördelt aus Kunifer bei Bannemer, wenn ich mich recht erinnere, für weniger als 100 €. Man kann es selbst nicht besser oder billiger machen.

Gruß Harald

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[James Allen]

Thank you, Harald, for the information. You are correct; purchasing the pipes at the proper length is better. However, I only need two pipes this time, and with the international post, I will make the two pipes. I have a nice flaring tool. The work should be simple. This is a clear example of being on the other side of the Great Pond. Making a part is often more straightforward than trying to purchase it. For such a small sale, the vendor does not like the hassle of shipping, giving all the documents, etc. I am sure I can find the pipes made to length here. If I look long enough, I can locate the pipes in the USA, but again, only a tiny order. Oh, how I wish I were still in Germany.