So now I need some new brake lines

TerryMason · Sep 20, 2019

Coming home from work, I was in the right lane when the guy in the left lane one car length ahead decided he wanted to make a right turn. He turned right in front of me, and I stood on the brakes. I knew something was wrong immediately, because while I came to a stop, the pedal went down to the floor. Luckily I didn't hit him. I was only two blocks from home, and drove 5mph using the emergency brake to stop. I later checked it out to see that everything's covered in brake fluid

It may be hard to see from the photo, but it's leaking from the extended brake line.

So, what are some good options for brake lines when you've got 2.5 inches of suspension lift?

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JPNinPA · Sep 20, 2019

What brand were they? I have the five ply extended ones from Crown? 3-4 in lift.

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TerryMason · Sep 20, 2019

They were crown brake lines, but it's been so long that I can't remember much more than that.

Any tips on what I should replace them with? I don't really want to go with stock length. RockAuto has some SUNSONG for $20 a set, and some stainless for $90 all the way around (I have a Ford 8.8, so don't need rears).

TerryMason · Sep 20, 2019

oops, I didn't read your message well enough - I thought you were asking if they were Crowns.

That seems to be the only affordable game in town.

JPNinPA · Sep 20, 2019

I edit on the fly. Initially 30 sec I did ask that.

So somewhere I read YJ lines can be used on a TJ and are longer than stock.

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JPNinPA

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JPNinPA · Sep 20, 2019

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C71AL...QlfA2HzFnYmS-xow&slotNum=5&tag=wranglerorg-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C6ZP0...QlfA2HzFnYmS-xow&slotNum=6&tag=wranglerorg-20

Or go to a parts store and ask for 95 YJ front brake lines.
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JPNinPA

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TerryMason · Sep 21, 2019

No one in town has 2005 or 1995 brake lines. I did find that autozone has what looks like the right stuff:
https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and.../duralast-brake-hose-777849/804494_99391_2362
https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and.../duralast-brake-hose-777848/804493_99391_5913

Free overnight shipping, and a $10 off coupon for signing up on their email list brings the total to $42, and I get them on Monday.

TerryMason · Sep 21, 2019

JPNinPA said:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C71AL...QlfA2HzFnYmS-xow&slotNum=5&tag=wranglerorg-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C6ZP0...QlfA2HzFnYmS-xow&slotNum=6&tag=wranglerorg-20

I noticed this comment when I looked at those:

[FONT=&quot]TJ owners, you will need to buy 1/16" thick copper washers. These come with 1/32" thick washers and will leak on the caliper side.[/FONT]

That's really the only thing that prevented me from going with those.

JPNinPA · Sep 21, 2019

I believe if you go the YJ route the washer comment still stands no matter what brand.
Its just a washer it shouldn’t break the bank

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TerryMason · Sep 23, 2019

I received the duralast brake lines from AutoZone today. I'm pretty happy with them. I'm not sure if the silver metal portion is coated to prevent rust or not, but time will tell.