Question about hydro handbrake lines

[Pikey]

Can I trim them to length and refit the brass fitting on the end? Or are the ends only suitable for being fitted once?

Reason is the rear line is literally 3 feet too long, and I'd quite like to trim it off and use the trimmed bit to plumb in my line lock by buying some new ends, if that's possible?

 

[Bon Bon]

Hi Jeff,

Strictly speaking and 'officially' no, but you can do it, it is possible, I have done it.

Just be very very careful to ensure they're correctly reassembled to ensure a seal.

 

[Pikey]

Any special tools needed?

 

[Bon Bon]

No but if you don't understand how the fittings work then I'd recommend not learning on your brakes.

 

[Pikey]

I will probably just zip tie the excess in a big loop for now - I just wanted to know if it was possible

 

[PhilMorrison]

We have the excess cable tied in a loop on the skyline

 

[GmasterT]

local motor factors should have a pipe flaring tool you could get them to re do it