Put simply, you need to remove the pipe, fit a new one and bleed the system. Easier said than done, and much easier if its a front pipe....
New pipes can be purchased from most P6 spares suppliers, have a look at
Supplier Links You may also be able to source from a local motor factor.
Your biggest problem will be removing the old pipe without wrecking the metal pipes attached, the couplings are usually rusted pretty tight be now, and can be easilly rounded off with a spanner. Suggest plenty of wd40 left on for a couple of days.
Bleeding is reasonably straight forward and either requires the help of an asistant (to laugh at you while you get sprayed in fluid) or a one-man bleed tool e.g. easibleed. For two person bleed basically you get somebody in the car to press the brake pedal slowly whilst you open and close the bleed nipple on the caliper, open as they start to press, close just as the pedal hits the floor. Helps to have some clear pipe attached to the nipple and into a jam-jar of fluid. you are aiming to have clear fluid flowing out of the bleed nipple with no air bubbles in. Repeat open-close pedal up-down action until if flows clear and bubble free. Make sure the reservoir doesn't get too low whilst you do it, keep it topped up.
I'm not usually one to suggest the use of a garage, but I would suspect this repair wouldn't cost a lot, and because of the safety related nature, might be best left to a pro if you are not entirely confident.
Richard
Edited By webmaster on Feb. 07 2005 at 13:58
