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question on extending brake lines

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by firulice, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. Nov 19, 2008
    firulice

    firulice New Member

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    i recently finished putting the 3 inch black diamond lift onto my cj5 and have a question on how to extend the front brake lines. the fexible hoses are pretty much maxed out and i'm wondering how to extend them. do i have to use a steel braided kit or get some fittings from my flaps? what have you guys done and what do you suggest? from what i can tell the flex line in the back is long enough. is there an online kit to use for the front? any help would be great thanks
     
    firulice, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. Nov 19, 2008
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I'd simply measure yours and go looking for something longer (if you know the size of the ends/fittings)
    or..you could take your old hose with you and match up something longer.
    a good parts guy should be able to help with out the make, year,and model nonsense.
    seems like GM stuff usually works on our brakes.
     
    jpflat2a, Nov 19, 2008
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  3. Dec 9, 2008
    firulice

    firulice New Member

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    Could anyone out there help me out with how long their extended brake lines are for about a 3" lift or so? I ordered some steel braided lines that were suppossed to be 4" longer than stock, but holding them up to my jeep they are the same lenght. It's a 66 cj5, and the lines are 13" long. Please help!!! thanks guys!!
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2008
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Not meaning to be a wiseacre, but I think Jim is right; take the lines you have into a good auto parts and ask for ones that are 17"-18" long and you should be good to go.

    Another option is to ahve some made up at a shop that makes hydraulic lines, they should have all the fittings and such in stock. Just take your lines in and ask for new ones that are the correct length.

    HTH. ;)
     
    w3srl, Dec 9, 2008
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  5. Dec 9, 2008
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Got mine at Napa
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2008
    timgr

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    Re the length, the right thing to do is measure. With each shock at full extension, measure how long the brake hose will need to be. Then add maybe 2" extra for safety. You don't want a lot of extra hose flopping around where it might get damaged, but you want enough length so that maximum suspension travel won't snap the hose.
     
    timgr, Dec 9, 2008
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