[nicolas-eric]

hi,

i want to install my ss brake lines next weekend.
could you please tell me how this has to be done?
or is a good wite-up available out there in the web...?

i don´t feel good when i do things at the brake system because every mistake could be my last one...

thanks in advance.
nicolas-eric

:wavey:

 

[Triple88a]

check that out http://www.4x4xplor.com/TJ-brakelines.html

dont forget extra brake fluid

 

[nicolas-eric]

thanks, that´s a good write-up with pictures!!!

i think installing the front brake lines shouldn´t be a problem.

what´s about the rear brake line? is there also a write-up?

:wavey:

 

[Triple88a]

not much difference... Dont forget to bleed them.. writeup link in the write up page above..

 

[nicolas-eric]

not much difference... Dont forget to bleed them.. writeup link in the write up page above..

i´ve already seen it.
i hope i can do all that without any problems.

do i really need some new "Copper Crush Washers"? my tj is only 1 yeare young...

 

[Triple88a]

do i really need some new "Copper Crush Washers"? my tj is only 1 yeare young...

yes you do. Once you crush them they are "trash".

 

[4.0l sahara]

will I need new lines for my 3" lift?

 

[nicolas-eric]

if you don´t use disconnects and drive only on the road you don´t need it.

 

[Triple88a]

will I need new lines for my 3" lift?

I've read that you should be fine unless you disconect your sway bar.

 

[4.0l sahara]

then I will need them. Whats the cheapest I can get them for?

 

[Triple88a]

stock fronts from YJ i've heard are perfect. (confirm?)

 

[nicolas-eric]

stock fronts from YJ i've heard are perfect. (confirm?)

they are 4" longer than stock TJ lines.
if you buy them new as a replacement part you could buy some SS lines for a few $$ more instead.

i heard that SS lines will give a better brake handling. is that right...?

 

[4.0l sahara]

I've read they work well. What is the cheapest steel lines I can get?

 

[nicolas-eric]

what is the size of the "Copper Crush Washers"?


i would buy the goodridge SS brake lines.

 

[Triple88a]

no idea on the CCwashers but dont you have the brake lines and the bolt at home? Use that as a tamplet.. best i can think of...

 

[nicolas-eric]

the brake lines came without the bolt. i have to use the old bolt again.
but i think i can measure the hole in the brake line.

 

[Triple88a]

that would be great then man just bring the lines with ya and find one that fits.

 

[bluvikng]

I would think that new crush washers would come with your kit. Mine did. The rear is not as important, as it bolts to the center of your axle, and will not see the extension that your front brake lines do.

 

[nicolas-eric]

you say that the rear stock brake lines are long enough for 2.5-3" lift?

 

[MOz]

Just use your old copper crush washer. I just did my front brake lines for the RE kit I did... Need to torque and bleed the hell out of them.

Get good brake tools or use a high quality box wrench....no Chinese wrenches here.