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Brake union nuts

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Wheel bearing sorted thanks.
Just fitting the new front brake hose when I noticed the nut on the brake pipe has a split in it Pic attached below.
I have a flaring tool so I'm hoping I can put a new nut on the pipe and re do the flare.
Can someone tell me what nut I need to order from ESM?
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If you use the search facility at the top of the page you can usually find a topic to answer your questions such as this.

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Thanks but I Cant find the answer in that link
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Its on the diagram
Or you can talk to ESM for confirmation, they are very helpful :tu1:
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3/8" UNF for the front flexible. Shown on the linked drawing.
As Bill suggests, I would contact ESM. I think both front and rear are 3/8" UNF depending on year.
Do you have a 3/8" UNF bolt to carefully screw into the pipe end to check?
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Mervin wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 4:09 pm 3/8" UNF for the front flexible. Shown on the linked drawing.
As Bill suggests, I would contact ESM. I think both front and rear are 3/8" UNF depending on year.
Do you have a 3/8" UNF bolt to carefully screw into the pipe end to check?
Or a 3/8 UNF nut to try on your pipe nut :tu1:
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Yes I will contact Esm as they supplied the the hoses
Thanks for your help
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"Or a 3/8 UNF nut to try on your pipe nut :tu1:"
Why didn't I think of that too. :roll: :-?
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Mervin wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 10:42 am "Or a 3/8 UNF nut to try on your pipe nut :tu1:"
Why didn't I think of that too. :roll: :-?
Depends whether you're an inny or outy person :lol: :tu1:
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