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Help! Replacement brake lines

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by caterpillarman, Dec 16, 2007.

  1. caterpillarman

    caterpillarman New Member

    Hello, I am new to this site. lots of good info. I am working on a 58 cj-5, doing a ground-up restoration. I bought a prebent set of steel brake lines for it from inline tube, and when they arrived today they were for a newer cj-5 without the "S" type lines on the front axle. My question is, does anyone know where I can get a set for the early cj-5 with the "S" type lines on the front axle. My jeep has the steel lines that mount on the front axle, for the front brakes. the kit I got has lines that mount on the frame in front of the motor. I am also doing a t98 swap, and am in need of a 3rd gear, any idea where I may find one? I also have some questions on trans crossmember spacers and floorpan mods. thanks, Caterpillarman
     
  2. russo

    russo Hope is not a method

  3. Brian P

    Brian P Member

    You may also want to give www.willysoverland.com a try, They have new and salvaged parts. Bought lots of stuff from them and they have allways treated me good.
     
  4. KnxTan

    KnxTan New Member

    I just saw a set in the Tellico4x4 catalogue.
     
  5. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    R&P was stocking them to compliment their 11" drum and disc brake upgrades. 503-557-8911. Nickmil
     
  6. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I'm going to do new brake lines in the next few weeks also.
    Isn't pretty easy to just make all the lines form scratch???
     
  7. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    that's all relative to your patience R)....w/ a decent bender and double flare kit you can do it...just takes some practice...I have several lengths of brake tube left over from my practice:rofl:.....it is satisfying to do it yourself
    Jim S.
    ps..IIRC theres been a bunch of previous threads on the subject;)
     
  8. caterpillarman

    caterpillarman New Member

    Dual Reservoir master cylinder?

    Hello, After a lot of looking around on this site, I am thinking of putting a dual master cylinder on my 58 cj5. If I am already having to redo the brake lines, I think I should go with this upgrade for safety. Is it worth it? or should I just stick with the single system. My jeep has the stock f head and is going to have a t98. It has a 1" rancho lift with 30" BFG mud terrains on it. I wish I would have done some of this research when I started this project. thanks, Caterpillarman.
     
  9. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

  10. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Herm's kit is nice, if you do it though be sure to ask him about the 90* adapters as space is awfully tight in that area.