BootsNTrucks Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Alright i am on my 3rd set of brake likes now. Every time my buddy and I go wheeling I bust a front driver brake line. It is metal then rubber then it goes metal again then enters a square then bolts on. Right above that square is where is keeps busting. I mean as much fun as it is to drive the truck back 30 miles without any brakes (THANK GOD SHES A MANUAL) and then using then pissing everyone off in town by using 4x4 Low.....I don't think my nerves can take it anymore. Anyway it doesnt look like its catching on anything (No scuff marks or tears on the rubber hose portion) and its sitting at stock height (probably a little lower cuz they are original with 193K) there should be plenty of length.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm not a wheeler but I think you should invest in some steel braided brake lines .all the 4wd companies sell them . Couldn't tell you a price of hand though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsNTrucks Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm not a wheeler but I think you should invest in some steel braided brake lines .all the 4wd companies sell them . Couldn't tell you a price of hand though . the thing is I'm not tearing the rubber portion. I am bending the metal 90* elbow where is enters the caliber...I think... at least thats where the fluid is dripping from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Check to see if its routed properly, if youre not getting and marks that's about all I can think of . Also there is a problem with getting calipers at parts stores they seem to think there all the same . The bleeder ends up being on the bottom instead of the top . If there older calipers disregard the caliper portion of the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 start using 92 YJ replacement hoses ... yours are too short. Then reroute the hardline ... just because you brake the metal line just means it's weaker than the rubber. like so ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm not a wheeler but I think you should invest in some steel braided brake lines .all the 4wd companies sell them . Couldn't tell you a price of hand though .the thing is I'm not tearing the rubber portion. I am bending the metal 90* elbow where is enters the caliber...I think... at least thats where the fluid is dripping from Have you removed or disconnected your sway bar links? If you are bending the metal end, you are obviously over-extending the lines and you need to get longer ones. Get hoses for a '94/'95 YJ Wrangler. You may need to bend the metal tube on the caliper end slightly, but the hoses are enough longer that your problem should be eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 start using 92 YJ replacement hoses ... yours are too short. Then reroute the hardline ... just because you brake the metal line just means it's weaker than the rubber. I agree on the Wrangler hoses, but DO NOT try to reroute the metal lines on the fender. At this point, they are old and brittle, and trying to bend them is just asking for them to break. For a stock height suspension or even up to about a 3" lift, the YJ hoses alone are more than enough. There is no need to play with the hard lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 That's my XJ in the picture ... sure it's newer ... but the lines on my MJ are newer. If you are that worried about moving them, I would suggest replacing and relocating then during the refresh. Me, I've had enough hard lines pop on the road that I just replace them when the get too bad. Just to give an idea on length there ... that picture has 29.5" shocks diconnected at the top, springs are 4.5" BDS coils with a spacer and the spring just popped in/out without anything more than my hands. I'd say good to 7" worry free. I did straigthen the banjo end a bit as well but you need to take caution doing that. And recheck clearence when the tire is back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I got 95 Chevy brake lines 2wd with a v8....more info in this link But if you do decide on getting them get both left and right side brake lines.... http://www.cherokeetech.com/VBull/showthread.php?1477-Over-the-counter-Extended-brake-Lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsNTrucks Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not a wheeler but I think you should invest in some steel braided brake lines .all the 4wd companies sell them . Couldn't tell you a price of hand though .the thing is I'm not tearing the rubber portion. I am bending the metal 90* elbow where is enters the caliber...I think... at least thats where the fluid is dripping from Have you removed or disconnected your sway bar links? If you are bending the metal end, you are obviously over-extending the lines and you need to get longer ones. Get hoses for a '94/'95 YJ Wrangler. You may need to bend the metal tube on the caliper end slightly, but the hoses are enough longer that your problem should be eliminated. Nah sway bar is still connected. Alright update: Put the new ones (MJ ones I already had a set) they are for a 1988 MJ/ XJ. We then cranked the truck off the ground and let it droop. There is plenty of slack. I am stumped. All these times I havent really twisted the truck up or anything either......I'm stumped....will try and find my collection of broken hoses and upload a few pictures of the breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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