Brake Line ?

[rollbar]

Well Peaches '86 CJ finally is about to blow a front brake line, it's starting to bulge so I need to replace it. I guess I'll go to NAPA & get one, I hope they know the right thread end/diameter.

Simple questions but one I really never paid much attention to.

1. How long is a stock brake line? If memory serves I think they are 17", but the DS & PS are different.
2. W/a stock configuration, how long can I go before it gets in the way (i.e.) hitting the tire etc. 2" longer?

[Mudrat]

I put 22' braided on Erin's YJ with a 4" lift and 33's

[rollbar]

Well NAPA doesn't have any & the place I had a link for is no longer & the link does not work. Besides 4WDH etc. does anyone have a link for brake lines that are reasonable, NAPA wants $26.79ea, for stock ones. Would like to get some 20" ones for her stock application.

[Soylent_Green]

Wont napa make you one? Or perhaps a company like Pirtek.

[rollbar]

Never thought of that, I'll have to ask them.

Thanks,

[Mudrat]

The Trailer rebuild guys down the road have DOT approved hoses in various lengths - I was looking there before I knew the lift kit came with them.

[rollbar]

Well I got them from Advanced & they honored rock autos price :shock: . I was shocked.

So for 15 bucks each (instead of 22-28bucks @various stores) I replaced them today.

Here are the steps to replace your CJ front brake hoses. Thanks for the help Donald :!:

First U have to get the shirt on :rof:
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1060.sized.jpg

Next, loosen the tires lug nutz.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1059.sized.jpg

Here is my buddy Donald jacking up the CJ to begain work.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1058.sized.jpg

Old brake line assy.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1047.sized.jpg

Remove the clip to loosen the brake hose.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1050.sized.jpg

Remove old brake hose. If U can't get the 3/8" line wrench on the spring side of the hard line just use a small flat screw driver & slide the hard line spring back, then the wrench will fit.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1049.sized.jpg

Here R the new / old hoses.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1051.sized.jpg

Remove the original bolt from the old hose & use it on the new one. MAKE SURE U use the new copper washers on BOTH sides.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1053.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1052.sized.jpg
Sorry, didn't have my camera on close up.

Install bolt in new hose w/the TWO washers & tighten down.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1054.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1055.sized.jpg

New hose installed & retaining clip.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1048.sized.jpg

Now I use a vacuum pump to suck all the air out of the system. Keep a watch on the master cylinder because the vacuum pump sucks it down pretty quick.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1056.sized.jpg
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1057.sized.jpg

Reinstall the tire.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/She-love-to-go-Jeepin/100_1059.sized.jpg

[Soylent_Green]

Good write-up!

:t: