Longer brake hoses for a CJ-2A?

Hi everyone,

I am putting a Holbrook 3" long leaf spring kit on our '46 cj-2a, and it looks like I will definitely need some longer than stock brake hoses by about 5" or so for both the front and rear. Does anyone know of a good application to get some stock looking rubber hoses like the originals, but longer? What have you guys used in the past? I can get braided steel ones, but they are not the look I am after, and they are a little overkill in the performance department for the Willys little drums! I thought that I read to use some off an older scout or something, but I can't find the info on it anymore.

Thanks,
Daniel

 

I am in a similar precidicament. I have just put off haveing brakes. It makes me feel a little more adventurous in the backyard.

 

I always just take the old hose in and match the ends to what they have on the shelf that's the right length. A good parts person will be willing to help you out. Nickmil

 

I have Holbrucks too. They're awsome. I got my lines from Mile High too. I had to get some shims from Mile High also cause the front axle needed 3 degrees(I think) more angle to make it allignable. Is that a word? I have a D30 but the same will be necessary for a D25/27.

 

Does anyone have any good pics of the hollbrook springs offroad flexing out. They dont have any good ones on the site of one actually offroad..

 

Just wondering how much more travel they have over a reg. lift spring.

 

When I changed over to 11" brakes, my stock hoses were too long. I figured out the end fittings and went to Carquest (FLAPS). The counter guy pulled out his brake parts manual and we went through it until I found the right length with the correct fittings. Of course, you have to know what length hose you want when you walk in.

tommy b

 

I finally replaced my front hose that was broke in half. I picked it up at Parks Auto Parts for about $30. Seemed a little high priced to me but oh well. I was just suprised they walked back out with the right hose. This one is about 3" longer than the original hose. I will post the Raybestos part number when I get home.

 

BH5784 worked for me.

 

Thanks NFZ for making it easy on me!, I will give that one a try.

Daniel