Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
10-22-2005, 11:51 AM
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Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
I have only had to replace all the steel brake lines one time. I found that
there were enough combinations of lengths available to make all the needed
runs. I did not investigate the factory parts.
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"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
>
there were enough combinations of lengths available to make all the needed
runs. I did not investigate the factory parts.
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"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
>
10-22-2005, 11:51 AM
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Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
I have only had to replace all the steel brake lines one time. I found that
there were enough combinations of lengths available to make all the needed
runs. I did not investigate the factory parts.
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
>
there were enough combinations of lengths available to make all the needed
runs. I did not investigate the factory parts.
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
>
10-22-2005, 11:51 AM
#46
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Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
I have only had to replace all the steel brake lines one time. I found that
there were enough combinations of lengths available to make all the needed
runs. I did not investigate the factory parts.
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:1129993692.446249.29150@g44g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
>
there were enough combinations of lengths available to make all the needed
runs. I did not investigate the factory parts.
--
Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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..
"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:1129993692.446249.29150@g44g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
>
10-22-2005, 12:06 PM
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Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
Jack-Jack wrote:
> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
Check out www.fedhillusa.com For bulk brake line, nuts etc. Tool rental
available. Tim
10-22-2005, 12:06 PM
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Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
Jack-Jack wrote:
> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
Check out www.fedhillusa.com For bulk brake line, nuts etc. Tool rental
available. Tim
10-22-2005, 12:06 PM
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Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
Jack-Jack wrote:
> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
Check out www.fedhillusa.com For bulk brake line, nuts etc. Tool rental
available. Tim
10-22-2005, 04:06 PM
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Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
I do not think you can get preformed lines for a CJ7. At least up here
in Canada they don't carry stuff that old.
You can get pre-terminated lines of various lengths at most auto stores
so if you take in the old lines you can likely match them fairly close.
Nothing a few lazy S bends can't fix for being a bit too long.
The problem with the pre-terminated ones is getting smooth bends. There
are some wicked bends in the rear around the shocks and back axle and
from the combination valve out to the front wheels. If you get the coil
spring bender, you can thread or screw it over the flare with some
patience and strong fingers. The bender just slips along with the bulk
tubing.
One other way to do nice bends is to duct tape one end of the pipe and
fill it with fine white beach sand while tapping it down so it packs in
there. This will keep the line from kinking.
If you aren't comfortable using a flare tool, then the pre-terminated
lines are the way to go. No matter, the new fittings will need to make
a creaking noise before they are properly tight.
The old lines won't likely come off easy at the fittings. When I am
replacing, I cut the tubes just at the brass fitting so I can use a
socket wrench on them instead of an open end wrench.
A proper open end tube or fitting wrench is well worth buying. They fit
5 of the 6 fitting sides and you can hold them closed with vise grips if
needed.
You will need lots of good penetrating oil.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jack-Jack wrote:
>
> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!
in Canada they don't carry stuff that old.
You can get pre-terminated lines of various lengths at most auto stores
so if you take in the old lines you can likely match them fairly close.
Nothing a few lazy S bends can't fix for being a bit too long.
The problem with the pre-terminated ones is getting smooth bends. There
are some wicked bends in the rear around the shocks and back axle and
from the combination valve out to the front wheels. If you get the coil
spring bender, you can thread or screw it over the flare with some
patience and strong fingers. The bender just slips along with the bulk
tubing.
One other way to do nice bends is to duct tape one end of the pipe and
fill it with fine white beach sand while tapping it down so it packs in
there. This will keep the line from kinking.
If you aren't comfortable using a flare tool, then the pre-terminated
lines are the way to go. No matter, the new fittings will need to make
a creaking noise before they are properly tight.
The old lines won't likely come off easy at the fittings. When I am
replacing, I cut the tubes just at the brass fitting so I can use a
socket wrench on them instead of an open end wrench.
A proper open end tube or fitting wrench is well worth buying. They fit
5 of the 6 fitting sides and you can hold them closed with vise grips if
needed.
You will need lots of good penetrating oil.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Jack-Jack wrote:
>
> Anybody have any input on bulk brake line vs. the preformed...price not
> withstanding!