What is Cunifer brake line?

Cunifer™ copper-nickel brake line is completely rustproof, and once it’s installed, your lines will never have to be replaced again. Unlike steel lines, it bends and flares with ease, making the job go fast and smooth.

What is Cunifer made of?

It is a material known as Cunifer – an alloy of copper and nickel with a bit of iron and manganese thrown in for good measure. In the world of metallurgy, this material goes by the names of Copper-Nickel CA 706, Cupro Nickel 10%, and C70600 and, as mentioned Cunifer alloy.

How much does it cost to replace brake pipes?

The average cost of brake line parts is around $30-50. And on average, brake line replacements can cost anywhere between $150-$200, including labor cost. However, the actual costs will vary by: Vehicle make — usually, the more expensive the model, the more expensive the replacement parts.

Is copper brake pipe any good?

Copper brake pipes are fine as long as they are appropriately supported and have no scope for movement. Ive used them on my cars before but always added extra supports above and beyond factory mounts.

What is Cunifer metal?

Cunifer is an alloy of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni) and iron (Fe). Cunifer is corrosion and seawater resistant. The most widely used ratio between copper and nickel is CuNi 90/10. Cunifer is often used in the maritime sector for piping systems, heat exchangers, appendages, cooling water systems and extinguishing systems.

Are copper brake lines illegal in Australia?

In fact further investigation suggests that whilst it is true that it is illegal to use 100% copper tube for brake pipes, the product that we use in the UK, which is a copper/nickel alloy and sold under the name “Kunifer” (sometimes Cunifer) is in fact perfectly legal in Australia.

How long does it take to change brake pipes?

How long does it take to replace brake lines? Typically, a competent mechanic should be able to replace all four brake lines in two to three hours or less. If you’re replacing the brake lines yourself, the process should take anywhere from three to eight hours, depending on your experience.

What causes brake lines to break?

A car’s brake lines are needed to carry brake fluid to the brake pads at the car’s wheels. Brake lines can break when they become weakened due to corrosion or rust, or from impact, such as in a car crash.

What is wrong with copper brake lines?

Copper is both easy to form, and resists corrosion well. Unfortunately, copper is also prone to cracking. The options to prolong the life of steel brake lines included many types of coatings to protect against corrosion. Steel brake lines failing due to corrosion was not acceptable to safety obsessed Sweden.