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misfitcj · 02-14-2003, 08:01 PM

Okay I am going to make my own brake lines, what is the typical added length to stock ( ie how long should my brake lines be ) both forward and rear and how do I go about lenthing my ebrake line ??

oh I have about 4 in half inchs of lift .

Motornoggin · 02-14-2003, 08:27 PM

Are you gonna make rubber lines or steel tubes. I , personally would not be comfortable hand crimping my own rubber lines. As far as length of rubber hoses, I would say 2-3" longer than the distance between the fittings at full droop.

misfitcj · 02-14-2003, 09:17 PM

nethier I am going with braided stainless steel line with kevlar on the inside, and I have access to the machine to crimp for me, any advice on the emgency brake ?? and are there standard total length's for a 4 inch lift.

Hef · 02-14-2003, 09:22 PM

There ought to be some slack in the e-brake cable to allow you to re-route it a bit. That should let you keep it stock.

You also have the option of using a t-case mounted disc parking brake. Much better e-brake system.

Hef

Motornoggin · 02-14-2003, 09:51 PM

Yeah, what Hef said. It will be a little tight though. maybe see if you can get some longer couplers or extentions to connect the axle end to the body end. Otherwise, look for longer cables.

Mo · 02-15-2003, 02:17 AM

you might also be able to re-route your ebrake cable.

Joe V · 02-15-2003, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by misfitcj
...I have access to the machine to crimp for me...

Are you going to use your existing brakeline hardware or are you going new? I live in Orange and need this done too. Can you hook me up?

misfitcj · 02-15-2003, 02:11 PM

I am going to try to use my oem fittings depending on how they look........i will try it is actually my buddie that is going to do this work........ltr

Heep-II · 02-15-2003, 07:53 PM

Before you start trying to build your own flex brakelines, you might check www.amstreetrod.com first.. Extremely cheap, infinate lenths avail, all kinds of adapters.. Also try SEARC for BRAKE LINES.... TONS of great info here..I've ran across stuff completely by accedent on unrelated searches that have saved me tons of cash, grief, and fab. time..

G.luck..

Eskimo · 02-15-2003, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hef
You also have the option of using a t-case mounted disc parking brake. Much better e-brake system.

Just a note on the driveline ebrake.. if you have a automatic locker or ignition-switched ARB, you could set yourself up for a bad situation...

Set the e-brake, and if one tire has little weight on it, the locker can unlock and send your right rolling... same thing with an ARB, if the lockers shut off when you kill the motor.

Just a word or warning.. been there, seen it.

mtndewmaniac · 02-15-2003, 08:29 PM

How do I put this. You check with your DOT laws? If your shop is qualified, then there should be no problems.

misfitcj · 02-16-2003, 07:17 AM

thanks for the info, the thread seems to moved off subject, Earls is a great place to get part's lots of unversial fittings, seeing how none of the parts store can get banjo fittings it comes up on there website but will not let you buy in the store, so the soultion is going to be to extend the front + 6 + ( what ever lift I have ) and the rear is going to be 22 total, seems most pre-fabed ones are that long for about 4-5 inch lift, that is all I have currently. thanks for your help and ......................

....................ltr

zakk · 02-16-2003, 07:22 AM

here is a great place to get long, pre-fabbed brake lines. i priced out making my own and they were very comprable

http://www.rockequipment.com/hoses.htm

blk87K5 · 02-16-2003, 08:39 AM

I would suggest going to Napa and getting them to cross-reference what you need. Show them the line with the proper fittings, then tell them the length you need. I have done this a few times and it has worked well. Extended brake lines for a little over $20 and you don't have to mess with it. Yes, they are rubber, but I don't see any reason why you need stainless, except for the "bling" factor.

misfitcj · 02-16-2003, 10:43 AM

satinless is free for me and as you move up in tire size you are moving up in mass to stop the kelar/stainless is much stronger than rubber, I tried napa already and it was a no go ..............thanks going with earls's for the banjo bolts...............ltr

muttly · 02-19-2003, 07:16 PM

CJ front lines +4" = early '80's dodge omni -direct bolt in, just longer. K.I.S.S.

misfitcj · 02-19-2003, 08:37 PM

thanks ...............ltr

6869704x4 · 02-19-2003, 08:37 PM

Front brake lines for chevy vans up through 95 are 2 feet long. And are about $20 apiece.

Dead Sled · 02-19-2003, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blk87K5
I would suggest going to Napa and getting them to cross-reference what you need. Show them the line with the proper fittings, then tell them the length you need. I have done this a few times and it has worked well. Extended brake lines for a little over $20 and you don't have to mess with it. Yes, they are rubber, but I don't see any reason why you need stainless, except for the "bling" factor.

whoaa, wait your trying to make a parts guy work

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Motornoggin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13268 Location: Hillsbororegon Posts: 1,502	Are you gonna make rubber lines or steel tubes. I , personally would not be comfortable hand crimping my own rubber lines. As far as length of rubber hoses, I would say 2-3" longer than the distance between the fittings at full droop. __________________ 16543, 16593, 16676, 16736, 16858, 16940, 16987, 17091, 17157, 17298 I did...did you?

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Hef Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11907 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,037 Blog Entries: 1	There ought to be some slack in the e-brake cable to allow you to re-route it a bit. That should let you keep it stock. You also have the option of using a t-case mounted disc parking brake. Much better e-brake system. Hef __________________ State schooling is not about education, but about the state. Gun control is not about guns, it’s about control. A citizen who can fend for himself when the predators come or the schools fail is less inclined to look to the state for sustenance and oversight in other areas of life.

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Motornoggin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13268 Location: Hillsbororegon Posts: 1,502	Yeah, what Hef said. It will be a little tight though. maybe see if you can get some longer couplers or extentions to connect the axle end to the body end. Otherwise, look for longer cables. __________________ 16543, 16593, 16676, 16736, 16858, 16940, 16987, 17091, 17157, 17298 I did...did you?

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Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,650	you might also be able to re-route your ebrake cable.

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misfitcj Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11829 Location: Vermont in heart Posts: 1,305 Blog Entries: 1	I am going to try to use my oem fittings depending on how they look........i will try it is actually my buddie that is going to do this work........ltr __________________ A Fatmans fitness blog

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Heep-II Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4926 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 114	Before you start trying to build your own flex brakelines, you might check www.amstreetrod.com first.. Extremely cheap, infinate lenths avail, all kinds of adapters.. Also try SEARC for BRAKE LINES.... TONS of great info here..I've ran across stuff completely by accedent on unrelated searches that have saved me tons of cash, grief, and fab. time.. G.luck.. __________________ Breakage IS an opportunity for upgrade..

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mtndewmaniac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10655 Location: Vernal, Utah. Posts: 295	How do I put this. You check with your DOT laws? If your shop is qualified, then there should be no problems. __________________ "just another day at work" '65 CJ5A, 88 K2500 tow rig, 68 C10 300HP L30 327,

02-16-2003, 07:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
misfitcj Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11829 Location: Vermont in heart Posts: 1,305 Blog Entries: 1	thanks for the info, the thread seems to moved off subject, Earls is a great place to get part's lots of unversial fittings, seeing how none of the parts store can get banjo fittings it comes up on there website but will not let you buy in the store, so the soultion is going to be to extend the front + 6 + ( what ever lift I have ) and the rear is going to be 22 total, seems most pre-fabed ones are that long for about 4-5 inch lift, that is all I have currently. thanks for your help and ...................... ....................ltr __________________ A Fatmans fitness blog

02-16-2003, 07:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
zakk A fucking killer Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7334 Location: Infernal Region Posts: 2,187	here is a great place to get long, pre-fabbed brake lines. i priced out making my own and they were very comprable http://www.rockequipment.com/hoses.htm __________________ Fuck you Love, -zakk

02-16-2003, 08:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
blk87K5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15393 Location: In a library. Posts: 1,129	I would suggest going to Napa and getting them to cross-reference what you need. Show them the line with the proper fittings, then tell them the length you need. I have done this a few times and it has worked well. Extended brake lines for a little over $20 and you don't have to mess with it. Yes, they are rubber, but I don't see any reason why you need stainless, except for the "bling" factor. __________________ -Bryan Gillespie

02-16-2003, 10:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
misfitcj Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11829 Location: Vermont in heart Posts: 1,305 Blog Entries: 1	satinless is free for me and as you move up in tire size you are moving up in mass to stop the kelar/stainless is much stronger than rubber, I tried napa already and it was a no go ..............thanks going with earls's for the banjo bolts...............ltr __________________ A Fatmans fitness blog

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muttly Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16626 Location: MI Posts: 59	CJ front lines +4" = early '80's dodge omni -direct bolt in, just longer. K.I.S.S.

02-19-2003, 08:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
misfitcj Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11829 Location: Vermont in heart Posts: 1,305 Blog Entries: 1	thanks ...............ltr __________________ A Fatmans fitness blog

02-19-2003, 08:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
6869704x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14584 Location: The New and improved Mexico Posts: 467	Front brake lines for chevy vans up through 95 are 2 feet long. And are about $20 apiece. __________________ Yes my truck is environmentally friendly. It lets most of the environment in the truck with you!

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