Extended Front Brake Lines... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

redline814 · 12-11-2003, 09:58 AM

I have added a 5" SPOA lift and longer brake lines. I also have added OTT stearing. These are all from RR. I noticed if I install the lower end of the line (calaper end) facing the front, the lines rest on the stearing components. If I install the line facing the rear, the lines could get pinched between the bump stop. Doig it either way will not pass inspection. How do you folks keep the lines off the tie-rod bar/knuckle?

Can I hack off the bump stops and go on with life? That would fix the problem

Ideas and suggestions appriciated...

billjohn · 12-11-2003, 10:51 AM

Install one end and then give the line a twist before installing the other end. You can also use a spring (thin, lightweight) attaching to the center of the line to the hole in the bracket where the front most body mount is (behind the bumper on the front clip).

redline814 · 12-11-2003, 11:05 AM

Mighty fine ideas!!! I think I will try the twist option 1st. Thanks.

jones · 12-11-2003, 11:13 AM

Mine are twisted, works good.

Orionn · 12-11-2003, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jones
Mine are twisted, works good.

Sounds Painfull!!

Twisted here as well, and not just my brake lines!

NC Zuk · 12-12-2003, 01:53 PM

I used some cheap bungee cord crap. Works fine but it is the first thing people ask about on my Zuk

12-11-2003, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
redline814 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24736 Location: Northern VA Posts: 67	Extended Front Brake Lines... I have added a 5" SPOA lift and longer brake lines. I also have added OTT stearing. These are all from RR. I noticed if I install the lower end of the line (calaper end) facing the front, the lines rest on the stearing components. If I install the line facing the rear, the lines could get pinched between the bump stop. Doig it either way will not pass inspection. How do you folks keep the lines off the tie-rod bar/knuckle? Can I hack off the bump stops and go on with life? That would fix the problem Ideas and suggestions appriciated... __________________ :::90 Zuki::: Way too much to list.

12-11-2003, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
billjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6668 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 663	Install one end and then give the line a twist before installing the other end. You can also use a spring (thin, lightweight) attaching to the center of the line to the hole in the bracket where the front most body mount is (behind the bumper on the front clip). __________________ Bill Johnston www.izook.com

12-11-2003, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
redline814 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24736 Location: Northern VA Posts: 67	Mighty fine ideas!!! I think I will try the twist option 1st. Thanks. __________________ :::90 Zuki::: Way too much to list.

12-11-2003, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
jones Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8687 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 1,083	Mine are twisted, works good. __________________ The word "jones" is a slang term meaning to crave, want, or desire; or, to feel withdrawal from an activity of passion. The general slang meaning is often associated with addictive substance habits but can be applied on a more universal scale.

12-12-2003, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
NC Zuk Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12060 Location: Somewhere in Afghanistan Posts: 2,129	I used some cheap bungee cord crap. Works fine but it is the first thing people ask about on my Zuk __________________ RIP MSG Art Lilley, you will never be forgotten...

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