Extended Front Brake line trouble.

[redsand187]

Okay, maybe I'm a moron, but I don't think so. Anyone running Rusty's front brake lines? Mine came monday, and I just got around to installing them. Well they don't seem to fit. The block fitting that should bolt to the caliper isn't machined right on either line. The hole in the brake line does not match up with the hole in the caliper. My caliper has a lip on it where the brake line block should rest up against. But Rusty's block is too big. Am I putting these things on right, I've tried every way that I can think of to make the holes line up but nothing. Maybe I'll just have to take them to the bench grinder and modify them to fit, which is a pretty shitty deal.

[RCP Phx]

Ive heard of that being a problem with some lines.The ones I got from M.O.R.E. fit up to that index perfectly.

[redsand187]

It shouldn't hurt anything to grind down the one side, to make the holes line up, right? I guess that's my only real option, because I don't really want to wait 2 more weeks for Rusty to resolve the problem.

[red91]

Okay, maybe I'm a moron, but I don't think so. Anyone running Rusty's front brake lines? Mine came monday, and I just got around to installing them. Well they don't seem to fit. The block fitting that should bolt to the caliper isn't machined right on either line. The hole in the brake line does not match up with the hole in the caliper. My caliper has a lip on it where the brake line block should rest up against. But Rusty's block is too big. Am I putting these things on right, I've tried every way that I can think of to make the holes line up but nothing. Maybe I'll just have to take them to the bench grinder and modify them to fit, which is a pretty shitty deal.

OK. Before Rusty get bashed further...did ya call him and explain whats going on or ask him to help ya out ?

If not...do so. It's a small operation that is independently owned. He'll bend over backwards to make it right, I'm sure.

If you did call him, and he told ya 2 weeks...I'd be suprised. Give the guy the benny of the doubt before you knock him, ok ?

[redsand187]

They are closed right now. So I have to wait until monday to even get in contact with him. It took over a week for them to arrive from UPS. He had them out in a timely manner. I'm not saying that he wouldn't try to fix the situation, I am saying it is going to take a long time. I would prefer to get my jeep actually operating rather then twittle my thumbs waiting for the weekend to end, so I can wait for UPS to decide to stop by.

I don't doubt that he will stand behind them, but I'd rather have an operating piece of equipment then a long wait. So what are my other options to get my jeep running before tomorrow morning?

I didn't think I was bashing him by questioning if I was understanding his parts and questioning if maybe they weren't made correct. If I were to call them Rubicon lines would you have made the same post? I know Rusty has a rocky history, but I don't think I was bashing him just by asking a question.

[red91]

Damn good question. Got a pick and pull or you pull it in your area ?

do you need them extended ? or ? I just cheated with a 5 inch lift and straited out the hardline and taped a hole in the uni-frame to make mine work until I get some more $.

Whats wrong with the old that you need to replace.

[redsand187]

I have stock brake lines, and 3.5" rubi coils and a 2inch spacer... pretty much enough said there. :) It's fine to drive around on the road, but I was supposed to go wheelin tomorrow. My jeep isn't my driver, it's strictly for wheelin. So it is just kind of irritating that when I am actually going to be able to take it out, I can't because my new parts don't fit properly.

[red91]

ah....ok. Best I can suggest is to find a truck shop, or 4wd shop that has them....pony up, and deal with the problem next week.


Wish I could help.

[RCP Phx]

Grind-em,all that does is keep the line indexed and help when tightening.Just make sure you file that edge(even the washer will take up a small curl).