SOA brake lines (1 Viewer)

[awp_cruiser]

I am getting really close to rolling out my project. I am on to final parts collecting and assembly.

One issue... Frame to axle brake line.

SOA (with I hope great flex) makes me wonder how long of flexible brake line I need. I can't really flex it out since it is still in the garage with no driveline.

IF I do get as much flex as I hope, I could be looking at about 7-10" droop at the corners front and rear. Stock location on the frame to the top of the third member (relocated T) is about 20 inches. Figure droop and relative angle would put the length to about 27" with a little extra for the front/back play.

Any advice or comments on my logic? I am a little worried I'll be dragging along with the extra slack. Anyone have pictures of how they ran their flex lines?

'ppreciate it,

Andy

 

[lavarunner]

I have made a post about SOA parts list in Fj40 tech.. look in there

 

[awp_cruiser]

Thanks Lavarunner. I saw your thread.

I was hoping to see a couple pictures of the flexline from the frame to axle and some feedback on how long I need those to be.

Don't really need the part numbers, although that is a solid reference of parts.

Andy

 

[cody c]

when i did my soa, i cut the front and rear lines in half, bled them, unthreaded them and took them into a parts store (mopac) told the guy i wanted the same thing but stainless and 7" longer. $80 and some blake fluid later, presto extended brake lines. sorry no pics.

 

[awp_cruiser]

Thanks.

I found a source out here that'll make them too. I am just a little nervous about that much hose flopping around under there.

Andy

 

[camcruiser13]

well just get enough so it doesnt tear or strecth then get a spring and put the spring on it so itll keep it up out of the way. simple. did this on my rear

 

[cody c]

i think i had my new ones about 6 or 7 inches longer and they dont seem to droop to low. if i did it again id just get 7 inches longer and not worry about it. if your driving in areas where youd be prone to brake line damage (logging blocks or rocks or something) you could always attach a spring or bungy to keep it high but still give enough articulation.

 

[FJ Tingey]

i will be going through this soon

 

[awp_cruiser]

So my current thought is to run a hard line down the top of the wrap bar and a couple flex lines at the cross member and at the third member.

Pros -

reproducible flex line (use same flex lines that I used for rear calipers for easy part references)

Less stuff hanging to get snagged.

Cons -

More potential leaks.

Broken wrap bar (untested - version 1.0) result in loss of rear brakes.

Any thoughts on this idea?

Andy

 

[JRFJ4-]

When you get your lengths you need, order some Russell stainless steel braided lines. They are tough, and look nice too.

JR

 

[fj40forlife]

Put the rear in the front. havent had no problem or you could get a 17 or 20 in from sor thats what I have in the rear


http://www.sor.com/sor/cat086.tam?c...am&lpt=1160109678&xax=290&page.ctx=cat086.tam

 

[FJ Tingey]

thats a good idea

 

[projektdotnet]

Went and got the napa lines 21" IIRC

 

[OnTheSpot]

This is how I did it...

 

[numtel]

I just went to napa and got some longer lines for the front and rear. They were able to look it up in the book.