I have recently began restoring a W202 C43 and have carried out all the work myself, although I am no mechanic (am a spark) I am practically minded and not adverse to getting my hands dirty.
Its given me a great sense of achievement so far (sad I know), having replaced the springs, shocks, ball joints, discs, removed the calipers for a refurb and am going to drop the rear subframe to replace all the arms/bushes etc which is my next job.
So while the subframe is off, I thought it would be a good time to renew all the brake pipes, my question is, is this quite a straight forward job (with the correct tools of course) for a DIY er to tackle or best left to the experts??
Any tips/hints greatly appreciated.
(I am aware of kunifer tubing, flaring tools, joints etc)
Oh and yes I will be doing a build thread for the project at some point, as its mechanically sound, as is the interior, unfortunately the same couldn't be said for the bodywork. So rather than try to resolve the rust issues, I am replacing all the panels more or less for new OEM MB where I can. Have already bought 3 doors, both sills, boot lid, bonnet and 1 wing! Yes I must be mad, but I have started it and its grown arms and legs, so if a jobs worth doing, may as well do it right!
Its given me a great sense of achievement so far (sad I know), having replaced the springs, shocks, ball joints, discs, removed the calipers for a refurb and am going to drop the rear subframe to replace all the arms/bushes etc which is my next job.
So while the subframe is off, I thought it would be a good time to renew all the brake pipes, my question is, is this quite a straight forward job (with the correct tools of course) for a DIY er to tackle or best left to the experts??
Any tips/hints greatly appreciated.
(I am aware of kunifer tubing, flaring tools, joints etc)
Oh and yes I will be doing a build thread for the project at some point, as its mechanically sound, as is the interior, unfortunately the same couldn't be said for the bodywork. So rather than try to resolve the rust issues, I am replacing all the panels more or less for new OEM MB where I can. Have already bought 3 doors, both sills, boot lid, bonnet and 1 wing! Yes I must be mad, but I have started it and its grown arms and legs, so if a jobs worth doing, may as well do it right!
