Homemade extended brakelines?
10-30-2012, 10:47 PM
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Homemade extended brakelines?
I had a LJ guy in my jeep club suggest that I go the auto parts store and manufacture my own extended brakelines from parts in stock vs. buying extended brakelines for my jeep.
Extended brakelines sold by dealers seem to all run 70.00 a pair and that price just seems way to high to me for the product itself.
anythoughts? write-ups?
i found coils of stainless brakelines on a site.............. they all seem to be in 25' coils which would be more than enough to complete most all lift requirements.
Omix-Ada 16737.80 Universal Fuel Line, 25ft Coil, 13/16in X .028in, With 16 Fittings
Reg Price:$42.00
Sale Price:$32.88
Omix-Ada 16737.81 Universal Fuel Line, 25' Coil, 1/4” X .028”, With 14 Fittings
Reg Price:$50.00
Sale Price:$39.88
Omix-Ada 16737.82 Universal Fuel Line, 25' Coil, 5/16” X .028”, With 10 Fittings
Reg Price:$50.00
Sale Price:$38.88
Omix-Ada 16737.83 Universal Fuel Line, 25' Coil, 3/8” X .028”, With 6 Fittings
Reg Price:$61.00
Sale Price:$47.88
Extended brakelines sold by dealers seem to all run 70.00 a pair and that price just seems way to high to me for the product itself.
anythoughts? write-ups?
i found coils of stainless brakelines on a site.............. they all seem to be in 25' coils which would be more than enough to complete most all lift requirements.
Omix-Ada 16737.80 Universal Fuel Line, 25ft Coil, 13/16in X .028in, With 16 Fittings
Reg Price:$42.00
Sale Price:$32.88
Omix-Ada 16737.81 Universal Fuel Line, 25' Coil, 1/4” X .028”, With 14 Fittings
Reg Price:$50.00
Sale Price:$39.88
Omix-Ada 16737.82 Universal Fuel Line, 25' Coil, 5/16” X .028”, With 10 Fittings
Reg Price:$50.00
Sale Price:$38.88
Omix-Ada 16737.83 Universal Fuel Line, 25' Coil, 3/8” X .028”, With 6 Fittings
Reg Price:$61.00
Sale Price:$47.88
Last edited by Black_JKU; 10-30-2012 at 11:16 PM.
10-31-2012, 03:56 AM
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Be sure the fuel hose you are looking at will stand the pressure created it the hydraulic brake system as well as the proper fittings. I have had custom hydraulic hose made up at a local parts house using hydraulic hose.
10-31-2012, 04:17 AM
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This is, IMHO, not a good idea. Spend the money on a real set. Brakes have tremendous PSI in them - fuel line will not be strong enough. Not worth the risk to save a few bucks.
10-31-2012, 05:29 AM
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Agreed. Not meant to be a cut, but if you're thinking about using fuel line for brakes, you shouldn't be messing with them.
I've had hydraulic lines made for many purposes, and they're not cheap... $70 for two lines & 4 fittings isn't that bad. Of course you could save some money, but is the brake system somewhere you want to be taking risks to save $20?
I've had hydraulic lines made for many purposes, and they're not cheap... $70 for two lines & 4 fittings isn't that bad. Of course you could save some money, but is the brake system somewhere you want to be taking risks to save $20?
10-31-2012, 06:01 AM
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Honestly when it comes to brakes money was my last concern. With my wife and kids in my Jeep I needed to know they wouldn't fail. I ordered a full set of of Crown extended lines from Northridge 4x4 and they were only a little over $100 for all four. Well with it in my opinion. Greatly improved my pedal feel, longer fire greater flex and I know they're safe. Plus they're DOT approved.
10-31-2012, 06:58 AM
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You could just always make your own brake line Bracket extensions. Most 4" lifts come with bracket extensions, and you can easily make a set for under $5.
Another method is buying a set of front brake lines and installing in the rear, as they are a few inches longer. Haven't done this yet, but planning to when I can find some cheap enough.
Another method is buying a set of front brake lines and installing in the rear, as they are a few inches longer. Haven't done this yet, but planning to when I can find some cheap enough.
10-31-2012, 10:37 AM
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Do a bracket drop if you want to go cheap.
These are your brakes. Spent the extra few bucks to know your jeep will stop every time rather than trust DIY skills.
Consider if they ever failed.
These are your brakes. Spent the extra few bucks to know your jeep will stop every time rather than trust DIY skills.
Consider if they ever failed.
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10-31-2012, 11:35 AM
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Building your own isn't a bad thing as long as you know what you are doing. I have made a set or two and bought a few from guys I know and trust. You just have to assess your skill, it isn't terribly difficult or anything. Just adding the extensions is always a "easier" way to go too.