I had done this on my 60 ages ago (since sold) and now want to do it on my Troopy... is there a known solution to replace the short hard brake lines to the calipers with longer flexible hose? (if you don't know... this makes replacing brake pads, rotors etc MUCH easier as you can move the caliper out of the way.)
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I have the same question. Seems like it should be easy enough.
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Extended caliper brake hose?
What are my options for a longer flexible brake line for the hose that connects to the front calipers? Mark
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Long story short, Napa part #38881. Out of stock everywhere but you can get them on eBay.
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Found a mention that these were an interchange to the NAPA part. Ordered on Rockauto today.
More Information for RAYBESTOS BH38881 - https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=306019&cc=0&pt=1792&jsn=765
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Thanks for this!
ordered two from ebay
I just got mine after delays. I'm doing the same thing to my 60 as I rebuild and install ARB's.
Thanks for the Rockauto part. I ordered a couple off ebay but the Raybestos ones are a little cheaper. Good trail spares to keep on hand.
I used Stainless Brake lines for an 80 series from Man e Fre. Fit my 1990 Troopy perfectly. Skipped the hardline, now servicing is way easier.
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More expensive than the Raybestos Lines from RockAuto, but another mud member turned me on to these 21" Stop Tech Stainless lines that also work:
Available from Amazon and Napa:
Available from Amazon and Napa:
It’s snug, but does slide. Makes a good contact point to secure with a zip tie to the backside of the wheel/backing plate
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I like to use 96940-34305
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Yes, that is the fitting that would hold the brake line out of the way. This brake line is for a Nissan 240, so that fitting does not have a location to attach to on our trucks. I'm sure something could be rigged up so the line holder could be utilized, and attached to the backing plate/block where your soft line ties into the hard line at the wheel. Alternatively, you could remove the backing plate/dust shield completely and use this backing plate eliminator/brake line holder:
Backing Plate Eliminator Kit - Fits 1958 - 1997 4x/5x/6x/7x/8x Series & 1979 - 1985 Mini Truck Applications (FAXTBPELIMLR)
Toyota Land Cruiser Backing Plate Eliminator Kit
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Here's a couple of photos from a 70 series using those lines:
Hopefully that answers your questions. Also, the PN @cruisermatt posted is a long OEM hose that will accomplish the same thing and doesn't have the superfluous brake line holder fitting that is on these stainless ones.
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