Braided Brake Line Replacement

G.Q. Jeeper · Mar 31, 2006

I have a 94 Cherokee with 3.5" lift, and front sway bar disconnected. I have installed braided brake lines on the front/rear. I noticed that the braid on my front right line has split, and I'm down to basically a bare line - if it gets knicked, or too much pressure I could be screwed.

My question, what do you recommend for replacement? The braided brake line kits are about $150 bucks. I was hoping to not spend that much. Is there a cheaper way around this, or do I have to bite the bullet?

Thanks,

PAPXJ · Mar 31, 2006

I would suggest you stay away from steel braided lines. They tend to break easy.

One option is to use brake hoses from a 95 YJ. All three hoses from a YJ are about 3-4" longer than stock XJ hoses.

Another option for the front is to use hoses from a GMC or Chevy pickup. 89-2002. They are about 8" longer than stock. I paid $16.99/side.

Part numbers:
RAY 4538620
RAY 4538621

Here is a picture of the YJ hose next to the GMC hose.

klonestar · Mar 31, 2006

Curious, do the yj hoses mount the same as xj? Just wondering about mounting and/or cutting off brackets?

Never heard any good things about braided lines of any kind! (sorry)

Thanks,
Ken

Tally_XJ · Mar 31, 2006

They are identical as the XJ hose. . . just longer.

klonestar · Mar 31, 2006

Great and thanks!

thewooddogg · Mar 31, 2006

Hey guys, just a side questions, I don't mean to jack the thread, but where would you recommend buying new brake lines? Is a place like Autozone, Napa, or Checker ok? Or should I be buying these from the stealer... err I mean dealer?

dynamite44 · Mar 31, 2006

ones avaliable from auto parts stores are just as good as OE in my opinion, and much cheaper.

G.Q. Jeeper · Mar 31, 2006

Thanks guys,

So I ordered the YJ brake line, it will be here tomorrow. Is the diameter on the stock YJ hose the same as the braided lines? Should be, right ? (equal pressure)

dynamite44 · Mar 31, 2006

yes.
i know people running YJ lines and they deliver the same pressure as stock. at least, we presume they do because there is zero difference in brake pedal feel and overall performance.

G.Q. Jeeper · Apr 1, 2006

Thanks,

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