Brake, fuel, hydraulic, freon lines and bushings.

[Rex Kapriellian]

Hi All,

My coupe should be out of paint in 2 weeks; I'm Getting ready to start accumulating a list of hoses, lines and suspension bushings that i need to replace, to include hard brake lines to minimize chasing down issues down the line.

Anyone on the forum went through this and catalogged the parts list? And recommend a reasonable source to purchase these parts?

Thanks,

Rex

1972 CSI polaris

 

[Layne]

The brake lines do not come pre-made. You have to bend generic lines to fit. That's not too hard if you have the old ones to copy. I'm sure the same is true of the fuel line.

 

[sfdon]

I bought the w&n brake line set. At least the length is right from the beginning.
Still got to bend them.
Price is good.


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Brake line kit complete (all pipes) orig.BMW quality for 2,5CS,3,0CS/CSA,3,0 CSI/L LHD models

 

[sfdon]

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/return-line/16121111538/


The return fuel line for csi is still available 36 bucks already bent correctly
Most folks use it as a new fuel supply pipe.

 

[Layne]

Wish I'd known that before I made a custom return line for efi conversion.

 

[OCCoupe]

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/return-line/16121111538/


The return fuel line for csi is still available 36 bucks already bent correctly
Most folks use it as a new fuel supply pipe.

I used it as a template to make lines out of stainless. The BMW supplied fuel and brake lines are painted black which tells me they will corode and the paint is easily damaged when bending with a tool.

 

[mark99]

I bought the WN set, any advice for unbending and bending? (tools, how not to kink)

 

[bluecoupe30!]

going through the "bending blues" at this very moment. Made the mistake of choosing to swap out original ATE front caliper hoses, however hard lines refuse to separate. Have some new lines but want to make perfect, correct bends, so I figure I need the special, quality pliers I see on Eastwood for example.

 

[Layne]

This tool is surprisingly good for bending brake pipes. I suppose it takes very little force, so you don't really need an expensive tool. It only goes to 90 degrees though, it's difficult to make 180's or full loops.

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-eighth-inch-to-1-4-quarter-inch-tube-bender-94571.html