I'm going SOA on my CJ5 and at the same time I'm swapping in a 1975 Waggy D44 for the front. I've tried searching for part numbers for longer front lines but I've haven't had much luck. I tried the part numbers for the front hoses from this thread http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=58415&highlight=SOA+and+brake+lines but the hole where the banjo bolt goes through in the end of the brake line turned out to be 10mm and I need 7/16 hole to attach to the wagoneer caliper. This lines were 26" long and I would like to get something around that length. Anyone have any part numbers or suggestions? Thanks.

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certian year chevy blazer lines work i forget what ones and they are longer
good luck :flipoff2: have a nice day

I used Sky Jacker lines they worked well for me.

You can either use '78 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 lines or simply drill out the holes in the banjo fitting to 7/16".

On my CJ-7 with a full width front axle. I used a setup like on the rear axle. If you take a look at any of the older Dodge 4x4 trucks you can see how they run the front break lines. And it works great.

Originally posted by CSP
You can either use '78 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 lines or simply drill out the holes in the banjo fitting to 7/16".

Thanks a lot for the help guys...I was wondering if I could drill them out. The guy at napa said that I would have to have a machine shop do them but I still wasn't sure if drilling them out was a good idea or not. I thought for some reason the ends were tappered :confused: Is there anything to watch out for if I have them drilled out or if I do them myself? Thanks

I just went to the zone and asked if I could check out their brake line selection. I found some for a volvo that where like 4" longer than the chevy lines. The banjo bolt holes was the same too.

they where $17 a peice.

I'll look for the part #

I just ran one flexible line down to a tee in a hard line I ran down the axle tubes and small flexible jumpers over to the wheel cylinders. Gets rid of the two long flexible lines that are always in the way.

I did the same thing, wide track d44 on a cj7, needed the longer lines for both height and width- i kept the stock lines in the frame.

I bought my new flex lines here: www.loufegersracing.com
they were pretty cheap--- just pick out the banjo and line fitting you need for the an#4 on the hoses. I think they are 3/16" line fitting and 7/16" banjos for your app?

I had 6" chevy lift lines hanging around and drilled out the banjo. So far several years and no leaks including when it did time as a DD for a while.

Originally posted by CSP
You can either use '78 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 lines or simply drill out the holes in the banjo fitting to 7/16".

I can't really agree with drilling them out for two major reasons. A) Properly sized fittings are readily available and II) Drilling that fitting reduces the volume of the fluid chamber around the bolt, something I can't say is bad, but I'm not really comfortable with - especially considering A.

Bryan

I just pulled the D44 from my donor Waggy Saturday. I clipped this note from someplace, sorry I can't give credit to the original poster:

"I am running '79 Waggy D44 front on my '82 CJ8 SOA w/7-leaf JCW springs. I am using '79 Waggy front calipers. I found the perfect hose. This hose has the banjo style connector for the Waggy caliper on one end. On the other end is the same connector and fitting that is on a CJ. It works perfect with the factory clamp and bracket. The hose is 26"s long and works on either side. Here are a couple of part numbers:

Wagner F120541
Napa 38622 "

Does the CJ simply use the 3/16" fitting like a YJ on the hard line end?

I bought Superlift 10" longer than stock mid-70's Chevy brakelines. They are 32" long, and stainless steel braid and have a 7/16" banjo fitting and bolt directly to my YJ hard lines. They were expensive though, $100. I was having trouble finding stainless ones with the 7/16" banjo fitting. I thought about rubber, but I just like the stainless ones, and we dont have a local "We can make whatever brake hose you want" store.

When I swapped my front end I used the longer hoses for a Scrambler from Four Wheel Drive Hardware. They are stainless braided hoses and screw right on to the CJ hard line. If I remember right they were $40 something a pair delivered to my door.

John

www.speedwaymotors.com

They've got everything you'll need. Plus their brake lines are cheaper than kits.

scroll down and find my posts:

http://www.cjoffroad.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=982&SearchTerms=38622,38623

i have successfully drilled them out to use 7/16" banjo bolts. make sure you properly de-burr them and clean out any little chippies that may get in the hose.

Drilled mine too, about 70K miles ago, no problems.

Originally posted by 1978CJ5er


Thanks a lot for the help guys...I was wondering if I could drill them out. The guy at napa said that I would have to have a machine shop do them but I still wasn't sure if drilling them out was a good idea or not. I thought for some reason the ends were tappered :confused: Is there anything to watch out for if I have them drilled out or if I do them myself? Thanks


I drilled out my CJ7 extended brake lines to fit a 76 chevy caliper and it worked fine. They have been like that for about 2-years now and no problems.

Why not give Crown Industrial a call, and let them make some custom lines for you cheaply?

www.speedwaymotors.com

They are a hot rod shop here in Lincoln. They have steel braided lines up to 24". You need to buy a thread adapter, sold in pairs. Then any length line you need. I think the line were around $14 when I bought mine. Good luck.

-Jeremy

Originally posted by Limerick



I drilled out my CJ7 extended brake lines to fit a 76 chevy caliper and it worked fine. They have been like that for about 2-years now and no problems.


Thank god, now that someone finally replied I can put my jeep together that has been sitting in my garage for 2 years :rolleyes: :flipoff2:

Just call Tony K @ rock equipment. He carries Goodridge brakelines the best in the world and all the fittings for your app.
Banjo fittings, banjo bolts, everything. 916-645-2899