Longer Front OEM Brake Lines

[Regger]

Hey Folks,

 

I got this off another list I'm on and thought it would help some of you

 

 

http://www.grobe.us/Jeep/Tech/Drivetrain/Brakes/rubberhose/ExtendedBrakeHoses.htm

 

Its a list of stock brake lines from other vehicles that have the same fittings as the MJ, but that are longer than MJ stock length.

 

Now this list hasnt been proven, so its to be used as a guide, and you should verify yourself.

 

This is definetly cheaper than going the SS braided line route, in most cases.

 

HTH

Ryan

[BrettM]

mid 90s dakota line was the only one I ever needed, even at 8" of lift

 

 

EDIT: I totally missed the word "front" when I first read this, the Dakota line is for the rear.

[Eagle]

I used front lines (hoses) from a mid-90s Wrangler. The bend on the metal portion coming off the caliper had to be re-bent slightly, but the flex hose was more than long enough for a 4" lift.

[Eagle]

Hey Folks,

 

I got this off another list I'm on and thought it would help some of you

 

 

http://www.grobe.us/Jeep/Tech/Drivetrain/Brakes/rubberhose/ExtendedBrakeHoses.htm

 

Its a list of stock brake lines from other vehicles that have the same fittings as the MJ, but that are longer than MJ stock length.

 

Now this list hasnt been proven, so its to be used as a guide, and you should verify yourself.

 

This is definetly cheaper than going the SS braided line route, in most cases.

 

HTH

Ryan

Keep in mind two things: First, the guy who wrote that article was doing a WJ brake conversion, and the WJ calipers are totally different from the MJ calipers. What fits them may or may not fit an MJ. And secondly, he made up his list by looking at pictures on a web site. He says right in his write-up that he doesn't know if the ones he didn't use will fit.

 

Advice like that is dangerous.

[DirtyComanche]

Well, some of those would be worth a shot. It's fairly obvious if the fittings are the right size once you compare them.

 

 

But, good to know 'dem chevy lines might work. Incase I ever trash my SS lines.

[Regger]

Keep in mind two things: First, the guy who wrote that article was doing a WJ brake conversion, and the WJ calipers are totally different from the MJ calipers. What fits them may or may not fit an MJ. And secondly, he made up his list by looking at pictures on a web site. He says right in his write-up that he doesn't know if the ones he didn't use will fit.

 

Advice like that is dangerous.

 

Exactly, thats why I said they weren't proven and a person should verify themselves..

 

And from how I read it, the difference with the WJ calipers, was the fitting was lower on the caliper than the XJ/MJ.

 

At least its a bit of a head start when trying to fit something up...

 

HTH

Ryan

[CWLONGSHOT]

Like Eagle, I have the YJ lines on the front of my MJ and they are fine. I had to lower the top mounting point when I went to the taller lift but that was only a matter of drilling another hole a bit lower in the "frame".

 

 

CW

[Rokhound]

So in the end what worked for you guys I want to get the front brake line put on the MJ but I don't want to spend the money for ss one. It has about 6" of lift. I thought I would ask here instead of starting a new thread