You should be able to measure, use a "C" clamp, set to just be hand tight on the pipe, then remove and measure. As for being brittle, no idea. You will have a problem replacing a coupe feet of pipe as you will not have enough clearance for the connectors, unless you use some form of threaded union joint, probably not recommended for under ground use. IMHO, I would by several 90 degree elbows and put in a bend in the replacement pipe so that you can squeeze the replacement in to the section of the existing pipe. The other option is the black flexible pipe, if you can get the correct size.
Hope this helps.
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