Lx470 Brake Line (1 Viewer)

[LX Newbie]

Thank you for adding me to the forum!

I recently inherited a 2000 LX470 that needs new brake lines.

Specifically, the coiled hard line serving the front passenger wheel has rusted through. It is part #47311.

The local dealers and an online Lexus supply house tell me the part is discontinued.

I suspect that I will end up replacing all of the brake lines on this truck, and I would appreciate any advice on an aftermarket source.

Thank you,

 

[lexuslandcruiser]

I've had great success ordering parts from amayama.com for my Toyota Celsior and from Partsouq.com for both my Celsior and my LX & LC. Give those a shot. Even with shipping, they're often cheaper than anywhere else. Partsouq ships crazy fast, even though it comes from the middle east.

 

[OGBeno]

Use 47311-60562

 

[LX Newbie]

I've had great success ordering parts from amayama.com for my Toyota Celsior and from Partsouq.com for both my Celsior and my LX & LC. Give those a shot. Even with shipping, they're often cheaper than anywhere else. Partsouq ships crazy fast, even though it comes from the middle east.

Thank you for this lead.

I would never have found amayama on my own.

I just ordered it.

Delivery may be a month or so, but this project is a marathon and not a sprint.

Thanks again!

 

[LX Newbie]

Use 47311-60562

Thank you, that is the part number that I just ordered.

 

[BnvS]

Thank you for this lead.

I would never have found amayama on my own.

I just ordered it.

Delivery may be a month or so, but this project is a marathon and not a sprint.

Thanks again!

A lot of things on you love become marathon's and not a sprint.. cause the list of part broken and upgrades keep on going up. But the only reason keep on fixing it is b/c you love the daam thing..lol

 

[LX Newbie]

Thank you, that is the part number that I just ordered.

I received an email from amayama today echoing what the dealers have told me.....the part has been discontinued and is not available.

To their credit, Amayama has already refunded the money.

Since the rested spot is at the top of the helical, I wonder if I would cut out the small section, straighten the top spiral, and then flare both ends and reconnect them.

I know that I would love a bit of the flexibility but I cannot think of a better option.

 

[BnvS]

hmm you might have to make your own break lines. Its not hard just a learning process.. They sell break line tool kits that can make it happen.

Here's a start..https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=diy+brake+line+bending+

 

[RisingSunLCS]

I know this thread is a bit old but, I too recently purchased a 2000 LX470 with all of the hardlines in front of the firewall needing to be replaced. Even though it was a Florida truck. The brake lines seem to be failing from the inside which tells me there was clearly moisture inside the lines and the brake fluid has never been changed. I live in Ontario Canada and my local Lexus dealer has been able to order every hardline on this truck EXCEPT 47311-60562. I don't quite understand how every other line has not been discontinued but this one has and may I add. There's nothing special about it and the second line thats right beside it is available. I too have been refunded from multiple online sellers from "NO STOCK" or "DISCONTINUED" status. I have purchased a roll of Nickle brake line and will just make my own using a pliers type bender from Princess auto, a small can (for the coil section wrap) and a borrowed hydraulic flaring tool kit from my local NAPA.

Patching "aka" using a union or compression fitting is not allowed here for safety reasons so, it needs to be one solid line.

 

[BnvS]

Way to go.. thats great work @RisingSunLCS .. if you would have made a short video in this that would been ever better

 

[delz05]

Check IMPEX... they still list it as available for 15.23

 

[Paradox]

I know this thread is a bit old but, I too recently purchased a 2000 LX470 with all of the hardlines in front of the firewall needing to be replaced. Even though it was a Florida truck. The brake lines seem to be failing from the inside which tells me there was clearly moisture inside the lines and the brake fluid has never been changed. I live in Ontario Canada and my local Lexus dealer has been able to order every hardline on this truck EXCEPT 47311-60562. I don't quite understand how every other line has not been discontinued but this one has and may I add. There's nothing special about it and the second line thats right beside it is available. I too have been refunded from multiple online sellers from "NO STOCK" or "DISCONTINUED" status. I have purchased a roll of Nickle brake line and will just make my own using a pliers type bender from Princess auto, a small can (for the coil section wrap) and a borrowed hydraulic flaring tool kit from my local NAPA.

Patching "aka" using a union or compression fitting is not allowed here for safety reasons so, it needs to be one solid line.

Did you ever find the part or did you manually cut, coil and flare your own CuNi line with fittings?

 

[RisingSunLCS]

I could not find one within North America through the Lexus/Toyota parts network. I didn't even bother purchasing/looking in Europe/Japan or middle east as shipping was very expensive for large boxed items even though it weighs nothing.

I took a small diameter string and taped it at the flare at one end. followed the coil and bends to the opposite end. Then I cut it and stretched it out for a final overall length measurement. When custom making new lines the portion that comes out of the master cylinder and all those pertinent bends to the coil are more important then the fitment after the coil so, I start at the MC portion and work my way to the Brake Tube way that's mounted to the frame. I used a small diameter dirt bike chain lube aerosol can to make my coil. I test fitted the new line and marked it for my final length then flared the tube with my handheld hydraulic flare tube tool.

The only precaution I would say to anyone using CuNi 3/16 tube is that in tight radius bends it will collapse and flatten/pinch easily. Which it would restrict flow and create a weak spot for potential failure. I used a small hand tool made by Lisle PN# 44150 and by hand manipulated the line to fit. All in all it looks good and utilizes all the brake line holders along the firewall. It will outlive me and the LX470 its attached too.

 

[RisingSunLCS]

All in all....I replaced all of the hardlines up front at the all in cost of $120 CAD from the dealership. I also purchased the line that goes from the front pass side tube way to rear axle line that was $145 but, I never installed it as after further inspection it was good.

The CuNi tube was a 25' roll from Amazon and the Lisle tool came from there too. Both were $100 together. My Mac-Tools Hydraulic flare tool set was used and purchased off of FB Marketplace for $300. ( I always wanted one) there are cheaper options but, the end result is much nicer and super easy as long as the prep work is proper.

After replacing every softline front to back, 100% front hardlines and inspecting the rear hardlines and reusing. All in I was in the neighborhood of $500 CAD Hardline, CuNi & softlines and $400 in tooling