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Brake Pipe replacement

BrianBoru00 · 2010-07-01 10:57:02

Hi, My garage has told me that my BMW 318i has corroded brake pipes. They cost about €1000 to replace - mainly due to labour costs Im told. Another mechanic (not a garage one) has told me that he can "bend" the pipe and replace it that way - so not having to remove so many parts to replace it. It seems logical to me but is…

01-07-2010 10:57am

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BrianBoru00

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Hi,
My garage has told me that my BMW 318i has corroded brake pipes. They cost about €1000 to replace - mainly due to labour costs Im told.
Another mechanic (not a garage one) has told me that he can "bend" the pipe and replace it that way - so not having to remove so many parts to replace it.

It seems logical to me but is it safe or is it something that can be done?

Thanks

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