If I choose to go with a 4" lift I would assume I would need longer brake lines. Should I buy all new lines or just splice them? If I need to buy all new lines what should I get? Stainless Mesh? How much can I look to spend?
Longer brake lines
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depends on the kit sometimes they come with it otherwise the lines are about 30.00 dollars for steel braided
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$30 for a set of 4? Or each I saw some for around $330!!!!! OUCH!!!!
mr2m1
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Brake Lines
I just did a 4 inch lift on my 72. Went down to my local hydraulic line place. Made sure they were D.O.T. approved. Had them make up 2 new hoses with 4 inches added for the front and rear axle. Cost me $70 for both.
I just did a 4 inch lift on my 72. Went down to my local hydraulic line place. Made sure they were D.O.T. approved. Had them make up 2 new hoses with 4 inches added for the front and rear axle. Cost me $70 for both.
spdwaver
Formerly Kalifornistanian
Could you please explain how?
Just screw two of the Toyota's together.... Same fittings.
You only need to extend the two (front & rear) that go between the body and the axles.
The Raybestos BH38009 is 22" long (5" longer than stock), but I am having trouble sourcing them. They are ~$13 each.
Rocky
You only need to extend the two (front & rear) that go between the body and the axles.
The Raybestos BH38009 is 22" long (5" longer than stock), but I am having trouble sourcing them. They are ~$13 each.
Rocky
spdwaver
Formerly Kalifornistanian
I have reached the limits of mine, so I need to get something going soon. Could you describe the process in a bit more detail? I have redone everything else pertaining to the brakes, but I have not messed with changing out any lines yet. Thanks in advance.
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So how many lines will I need? I have disc in the front and drum in the rear.
spdwaver
Formerly Kalifornistanian
On my '66, I have a total of three: One on each wheel on the front, and one in the rear going to the diff.
Look at the rubber lines going to your wheels to take a count.
I had ss lines made locally for around 15 $ each,, look in the phone book, I assume that when I go into a store that makes brake lines, and have a catalog labeled with Toyota fittings, they are DOT approved,,, what other brake lines would there be??
Me too. $25 for the two of them in NW GA. Great guy to deal with and made them while I waited.
On a 40 that you are lifting you need two. They are mounted to the axles, front and rear with a T-fitting. You can take your old ones off, carry them to a local hydraulics place like I did and have them make you two new ones 4 inches longer. I was lucky that my guy had the Toyota fittings in stock.
The soft lines on the front wheels are not affected by a lift on later models, are they on the early 60's models?
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thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
Junk yard them off a toyota.(or any Japanese car/truck) Measure to make sure they are the right length, and are in good shape.
spdwaver
Formerly Kalifornistanian
The soft lines on the front wheels are not affected by a lift on later models, are they on the early 60's models?
They were affected on mine. They are extremely tight when almost fully articulated; I took a few chances this past weekend, but survived. I really only need about an extra 4" to be really safe, or about 2" to be out of danger.
Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto has it.
$13, it was $20 shipped.
My stock front brakeline is finally too short after moving the front axle forward. It has lasted 6 years with the 4" lift.
Got an extended stainless braided line from 4wheelparts that was a "Skyjacker" brand a few years back for the rear. I can't remember how much it was, but it did not seem expensive at the time.
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I've been splicing mines for years, no problems so far !.
Could you please explain how?
Just matting two hoses together. Female to male as an extension. I would do this if you have the extra parts and in good condition, otherwise I would a buy an aftermarket extended braided hose line. You could even use the knuckle brake hose if not to short for your application.
Originally Posted by dr_dobro
I've been splicing mines for years, no problems so far !.
Could you please explain how?
Just matting two hoses together. Female to male as an extension. I would do this if you have the extra parts and in good condition, otherwise I would a buy an aftermarket extended braided hose line. You could even use the knuckle brake hose if not to short for your application.
Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
Hi All:
X2 what "Rocky" wrote.
Either way works - screwing two stock length together, or using the BH38009 (which is what I'm doing.)
Regards,
Alan
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X2 what "Rocky" wrote.
Either way works - screwing two stock length together, or using the BH38009 (which is what I'm doing.)
Regards,
Alan
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Will the BH38009 fit both front and rear?
Yes, and I sourced mine from Napa.
Excellent thank you, I just ordered two!
