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simonandjuliet
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« on: 15 July, 2013, 02:17:51 PM »
I need to make up a new brake pipe for the Appia and have been looking to buy the necessaire: pipe, flanging tools etc. (I have the ends - supplied new by the Appia Consortium)

Are 6mm and 1/4 inch copper pipe interchangeable ? Some sites suggest that they are, my calipers suggest not, there being about .4 mm difference. Does it matter ? Is a 6mm flanging tool OK on 1/4 inch pipe etc ......

Any advice gratefully received !
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« Reply #1 on: 15 July, 2013, 08:55:39 PM »
For brake pipe use 6mm and 1/4 inch are compatible, just make sure the flare is formed properly and you will be ok.

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« Reply #2 on: 17 July, 2013, 06:48:52 PM »
Thanks
Pipe, pipe bending and flaring tools all ordered ..... anybody else used "Frosts" ?
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