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Brake lines

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dohc281, Nov 11, 2005.

  1. Nov 11, 2005
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    Laurel Springs, N.J.
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    I've finished my 9"-11" brake upgrade and am replacing the metal brake lines that I got from Walck's. The last line to be replaced is the long one from the front to the rear. The connection in the rear is bigger than the end on the line. I'm bypassing the stock rubber hose the old line went to and am going directly to the connection on the rear end. Anyone know the size of of the reducer I'll need? Once I get this done all that's left is to bleed the brakes and take it for a test ride.
     
    dohc281, Nov 11, 2005
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  2. Nov 11, 2005
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    Are you saying you're going to run the metal line that comes up along the frame straight to the Tee on the rear axle?

    Howard.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Nov 11, 2005
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  3. Nov 11, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Don't do it, you NEED that rubber hose to flex with the axle. You are just asking for the line to fail from fatigue if you run a steel line from the frame down to the axle housing without a flex-line in there!
     
    w3srl, Nov 11, 2005
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    X2..... I hope you aren't planning on deleting the rubber line.....
     
    Patrick, Nov 11, 2005
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  5. Nov 12, 2005
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    I was going to delete the rubber hose since the metal line is so long but now I won't. Thanks guys. Now on to plan "B".
     
    dohc281, Nov 12, 2005
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