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Brake Line Protector

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jonbbrew, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

    D05E7B9F-CE89-45AB-B808-18CFA34759CF.jpeg 4ED0B33A-50B9-439F-9905-3715A6F2A383.jpeg Hello all,

    Anyone have pictures of both sides of their front wheels where the brake line protectors and brake lines interact? Also looking to how the rubber and metal lines are laid out.

    I think the PO messed this up too and one was missing so I am looking to find a replacement.
    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Sep 23, 2020
    Jonbbrew, Sep 23, 2020
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  2. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Did cj5s ever have those? I thought that was just a flat fender thing?
     
    ITLKSEZ, Sep 23, 2020
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  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I know the early CJ5's had them. I don't know when they stopped using those.
     
    Glenn, Sep 23, 2020
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  4. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    To clarify further I meant the early one's as in '55 maybe '56 or so.
     
    Glenn, Sep 23, 2020
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  5. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    I knew what you meant. (y)
     
    ITLKSEZ, Sep 23, 2020
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  6. Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

    Well my frame has shown it isn’t a CJ5 as it’s also shorter that the body needs. It’s still a mystery as I haven’t found frame numbers. Maybe this is why it’s confusing. Either case anyone with pictures. Maybe I can just do without but I will need to figure out the correct metal and rubber lines.
     
    Jonbbrew, Sep 23, 2020
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  7. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    the only reference I can show you is buddy's 55 cj
    different bracket but still has the S lines
    steering front.jpg
     
    Twin2, Sep 23, 2020
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  8. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Yeah, you don't have to use the protectors, or the s lines. Walck's should have what you need for the flex hose.
     
    Glenn, Sep 23, 2020
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  9. Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

    Any advantage or dis one way or another?
     
    Jonbbrew, Sep 23, 2020
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  10. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Not that I'm aware of personally, I've never had the protectors on mine.
     
    Glenn, Sep 23, 2020
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  11. mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

    You know Glenn, in order to practice safe jeeping, you should always use proper protection.
     
    mickeykelley, Sep 24, 2020
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  12. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I agree Mickey! :coffee: That's why being very familiar with the terrain is always best. :D
     
    Glenn, Sep 24, 2020
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  13. mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

    Funny
     
    mickeykelley, Sep 24, 2020
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  14. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I've taken to remove/cut them off when I redo front brakes to Disc or 11". Mount the new tab used for the rubber hoses off the upper frame and it makes it much better, safer on the trail, and cleaner install.

    I might have pics of that from when I did the conversion on Jim's 3B last winter on the site.
     
    Warloch, Sep 24, 2020
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