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Old 07-21-2013, 12:51 PM   #1
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brake lines help

ok so im to running brake lines but ive ran into a snag. i need a longer brake line that goes from frame to caliper. would it be possible to use hydraulic hose lines instead of trying to find longer rubber brake lines?
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Old 07-21-2013, 07:00 PM   #2
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Re: brake lines help

Give Russell a call, I had the same issue and just told them what I had and the guy over the phone told me the numbers to order. Got braided three (calipers and one rear) braided stainless and self bleeders from summitt for $120 including shipping. If you use rubber make sure the hose is rated for brake fluid and pressure. I got braided because I will be using the truck and the old rubber ones did show signs of abuse from tree limbs, etc.
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Old 07-21-2013, 08:08 PM   #3
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Re: brake lines help

i might have to do that. how do i find out what pressure brake lines are rated for because i can get heavy duty hydraulic hoses made for me at a reasonable price. the 1/4 lines i can get are rated at 6000 PSI. is that enough??
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Old 07-21-2013, 10:03 PM   #4
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Re: brake lines help

how about these? they work great on my jeep.
http://inlinetube.com/Brake%20Hoses%...ss/sshoses.htm
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Old 07-21-2013, 10:05 PM   #5
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i might have to do that. how do i find out what pressure brake lines are rated for because i can get heavy duty hydraulic hoses made for me at a reasonable price. the 1/4 lines i can get are rated at 6000 PSI. is that enough??
vacuum boosters put out around 1500#s and hydroboost over 2000#s
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Old 07-21-2013, 10:19 PM   #6
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Re: brake lines help

thanks guys. ill have to do some measuring and then see about ordering me some new lines so i can get one step closer to driving it
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