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 . 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:


Next, loosen the tires lug nutz.


Here is my buddy Donald jacking up the CJ to begain work.


Old brake line assy.


Remove the clip to loosen the brake hose.


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.


Here R the new / old hoses.


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.


Sorry, didn't have my camera on close up.

Install bolt in new hose w/the TWO washers & tighten down.



New hose installed & retaining clip.


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.



Reinstall the tire.

[Soylent_Green]

Good write-up!