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Plastic instead of copper for replacement brake lines

  • 19-06-2017 10:41am
    #1
    patdoll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi all,

    I need to replace a metal brake line on her zafira after failing the nct. I have replaced brake lines on cars and vans in the past with no problems using the copper line from the motor factors but was talking to a retired vauxhall mechanic (brother-in-law) night and he said that there is now a plastic brake line that can be used instead of the copper. Apparently it's mot "legal" in the UK. Does anyone know anything about it and is it nct "legal".
    His brother uses it all the time in his garage in London and has had no problems. Easy to work with, just cut to length, heat and bend as necessary.
    Any ideas anyone?
    Yours
    Patdoll


Comments

  • #2
    patdoll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭patdoll


    This is not a shortcut. This is a new product to be used as an alternative to copper brake lines. It's legal in the UK. The question I want the answer to is will a car pass the nct with it fitted.
    Plastic brake lines have been used in motorsports for years Nascar etc and it is rated to >2500 psi.


  • #3
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Just do they job properly with copper and you'll have no worries.


  • #4
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Let keep the discussion to the product at hand, please only post if you have a meaningful contribution.


  • #5
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    Let keep the discussion to the product at hand, please only post if you have a meaningful contribution.

    What's this magic product? Any chance of a link?


  • #6
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    jca wrote: »
    What's this magic product? Any chance of a link?

    That's what the OP is trying to find out. I've never heard of it personally but it doesn't sound beyond the realms of possibility.


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  • #7
    patdoll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭patdoll


    This is the closest I can find after a quick search. Yes I know it's "not for street use" as it says on the site but it's a street legal version I am looking for.

    SRP 30 ft Plastic Brake Line Kit, Includes All Fittings - Circle Track and Oval Track Parts For Sprint Cars, Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks
    http://www.smileysracing.com/shopping/productDetails.aspx?i=6006&c=1220


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