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Angus

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OK looking for options on extended front brake lines. My XJ has 5" lift RE DB, stock relocated front lines. While testing, the front lines still need a little more length. I have tried getting YJ fronts, but no one has them in stock and they are pricey. Are TJ or WJ lines longer? If I have to spend too much I'll just get Stainless, just don't want to if I dont need too. Any ideas?

Angus
 
Pricey? 95 Wrangler lines bolt right in i work at NAPA think they are less then 30 bones for the pair. I can check tommorrow in you like
 
Well at advanced auto parts the YJ lines are 34.99 a peice. So i got ones for a 95 2 wheel drive Gmc 1500. The lines are about 3 to 4 inches longer than stock lines. So they should be fine with your 5 inch lift. And also compare line lengths when you are there. HTH

scott
 
I was just at autozone.com and searched for the 95 chevy 1500 2wd. which diameter/length would i need for my 88XJ with 4.5" of lift?
randomly i put in 3/8"/20", standard threading, and the price came up as $2.79 (part #AZ620). could that be right?
 
XJ_Newbie said:
I was just at autozone.com and searched for the 95 chevy 1500 2wd. which diameter/length would i need for my 88XJ with 4.5" of lift?
randomly i put in 3/8"/20", standard threading, and the price came up as $2.79 (part #AZ620). could that be right?
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Thats for the hardline.
 
I was thinking of going the YJ route and I've always heard of them being $25 for the pair. Haven't looked personally but I'm hoping they aren't over $40 otherwise I'll just go RE stainless.
 
$30-35 for stock rubber lines is pricey to me. Remember the SS lines are $70-75 a pair. I have never heard of using GM truck lines before?
Angus
 
Looking at $40.00 for the pair at NAPA cheaper and better then the stainless after time if you search a bit youll find stainless leaks.
Left number is UP 38862
Right number is UP 38861
hope that helps
 
bowhunter said:
Looking at $40.00 for the pair at NAPA cheaper and better then the stainless after time if you search a bit youll find stainless leaks.
Left number is UP 38862
Right number is UP 38861
hope that helps
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yea and rubber lines will expand after some age..

bigger tires + heavier XJ = better braking needed
btw OEM XJ brakes blow suck to start with

Ill take stainless anytime over rubber
there are certain things you should not skimp on IMO
 
VegasAnthony said:
bigger tires + heavier XJ = better braking needed
btw OEM XJ brakes blow suck to start with
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SOOOO TRUE
 
VegasAnthony said:
Ill take stainless anytime over rubber
there are certain things you should not skimp on IMO
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Angus has it covered, he's got WJ knuckles and brakes. The ability to feel rubber brake lines expanding on a lifted, large tired 4x4 certainly takes a less numb butt than mine to feel.

If it were me I'd do some research on the stainless lines before buying. Some of them are crap quality - an example can be found at madxj.com.

That being said, I haven't dug into it any closer so can't rec anything. I got SS lines for the lockers from RE but dunno if they do brake lines (RE usually is pretty good kit).

HTH
 
x2 on the madxj write-up concerning stainless steel line.Also I think I read somewhere that stainlees lines are not DOT approved,which could lead to some very expensive liability issues.
 
flexyxj said:
x2 on the madxj write-up concerning stainless steel line.Also I think I read somewhere that stainlees lines are not DOT approved,which could lead to some very expensive liability issues.
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one time at bandcamp a guy told me the same thing :exclamati
 
OK I got new lines meant for a 95 Wrangler. These lines have a long metal tube at the caliper end going to the rubber line at the other. Is this tube supposed to be held or clamped to the caliper? I am concerned about the length and vibration. I am guess since allot have done this swap that my worries are unfounded.

Angus
 
flexyxj said:
x2 on the madxj write-up concerning stainless steel line.Also I think I read somewhere that stainlees lines are not DOT approved,which could lead to some very expensive liability issues.
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I ran stainless for a while, be sure to cover them with rubber hose on the outside. I didn't and they rubbed up against the shock. One day while going down hill i was on the brakes to slow down peddal went straight to the floor. yup the pos blew on me. luckily the down hill had sides to it that i was able to steer into to stop myself.

Funny thing is I was trying to get into position to winch another guy down the hill that had a blown S.S. brake line.

I can get any length rubber (DOT) approved brake lines made here in Louisville for about $40/pc. I only mention this because I guess not many places make them, the shop said the next closest place that makes them is in Memphis.
 
Well I'm not real happy with the wrangler lines. I mocked them up and they hit the shocks and the long tube at the caliper end seems like a stress point. So tell me more options?????

Thanks, Angus
 
I haven't looked closely at this yet...

What about moving the hard line mount to a better location? This is normally what I do - but haven't done it with an XJ yet so I dunno if there is anything in the way to complicate that.
 
I have allready moved the hard line down as far as I can. With my 5" OME BB lift, RE drop brackets holding JKS arms, and OME long travel shocks the lines are still not long enough. I suppose this means I am flexing good huh.

Angus
 
try these part numbers for longer lines

RAY 4538620
RAY 4538621

that is what i run - and 17.99 a piece was nice...

OEM, GM 3/4 ton IFS truck front brake lines

here is a pic next to a YJ wrangler line:


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just another option...
RAY 4538620
RAY 4538620
 
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