W123 Brake hose/fitting size

[NUTTYNICK]

Does anyone know the brake pipe and fitting sizes for a 1984 W123 230E? I'm guessing metric? My pipes are shot so I'm thinking of buying a kit to replace them all myself, any thoughts? Thanks, Nick

 

[kth286]

NUTTYNICK

You will be pleasantly surprised on two counts.

1. That Merc dealer can probably get them in a few days for you. Must take your VIN to parts person.

2. The prices will be very competitive to alternaive solutions.

 

[television]

As Kieth above, its not worth going anywhere else as MB are good on these things

 

[NUTTYNICK]

Thanks, I'll give them a call:wink: To be honest I was looking forward to making the new ones so in a way I hope they are really expensive so I can buy a kit!

 

[television]

Thanks, I'll give them a call:wink: To be honest I was looking forward to making the new ones so in a way I hope they are really expensive so I can buy a kit!

A man after my own heart :grin::grin:

 

[kth286]

Strange !!!!!!!!!!!

Cars are for driving.

If it was me I would want to get the quickest solution so that I could get behind the wheel as fast as possible.

If you just like to "tinker" isn't there some steam engine or something that would be a better bet, and let the car go to someone that could make better use of it for the purpose it was intended.

On the point of making your own brake lines, car would not be original as it came from factory, and most enthusiasts and refurbishers of cars look to make them as original as possible which of course enhances the value tremendously

 

[David Nock]

Strange !!!!!!!!!!!

Cars are for driving.

If it was me I would want to get the quickest solution so that I could get behind the wheel as fast as possible.

If you just like to "tinker" isn't there some steam engine or something that would be a better bet, and let the car go to someone that could make better use of it for the purpose it was intended.

On the point of making your own brake lines, car would not be original as it came from factory, and most enthusiasts and refurbishers of cars look to make them as original as possible which of course enhances the value tremendously

Don't mean any offence, but this is the old chestnut of being able to maintain cars and getting pleasure from it. Many people, myself included take pride in being able to source and fit parts to older cars and, put simply, want the pleasure and control that DIY gives you.
It is unusual to be able to get brake pipes from a manufacture; most cars having brake pipes changed are fitted with non manufactures' parts using made-up pipes and a flaring tool kit.
I always try to keep our 1985 Mazda as original as possible, but wouldn't dream of going to Mazda for the brake pipes, battery, tyres, a radiator rebuild, etc,etc.
You get to know what's readily available outside the dealer network and what's not.
I suppose the EU rules or something will stop all enthusiast repairs soon enough!!

 

[television]

Don't mean any offence, but this is the old chestnut of being able to maintain cars and getting pleasure from it. Many people, myself included take pride in being able to source and fit parts to older cars and, put simply, want the pleasure and control that DIY gives you.
It is unusual to be able to get brake pipes from a manufacture; most cars having brake pipes changed are fitted with non manufactures' parts using made-up pipes and a flaring tool kit.
I always try to keep our 1985 Mazda as original as possible, but wouldn't dream of going to Mazda for the brake pipes, battery, tyres, a radiator rebuild, etc,etc.
You get to know what's readily available outside the dealer network and what's not.
I suppose the EU rules or something will stop all enthusiast repairs soon enough!!

I must say that I have spent many happy years doing the DIY on cars, and many years ago it was the done thing

 

[NUTTYNICK]

I'm with Malcolm and David on this one. I've got my 230E to tinker with now my bike's finished! Although it's standard, and I'll keep it that way, I enjoy fixing them almost as much as driving/riding them! This is my third W123 and I've fixed all of them up to some extent with what's lying around in the garage! As it happens I have ordered the 5 solid pipes from my local Mercedes dealer, as at just under £80 inc VAT they are cheaper than buying a kit with a decent brand flaring tool. This price also includes all the junction blocks as well!

 

[David Nock]

Yes, if you're not going to do repairs on the car tomorrow or next week, what do you go to sleep at night thinking about and planning for? Not promotion at work when you're retired, money in the bank then ? Nah, car repairing's my bag!

 

[NUTTYNICK]

I've got a whole list of things to look forward too! Can't wait to repair the sunroof drain channels I've even booked a day off work to have a bit of peace and quiet to work on the car!

 

[NUTTYNICK]

Just an update, I fitted the pipes today, not too bad a job. I found it easier to tape the new hose to the old one to get the bends right where possible, and the only tricky one was the rear which passes the fuel tank, and this was rotten where you couldn't see it so it might be worth checking!