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chics4jeeps Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 119 Age : 53 Localisation : North East, MD Registration date : 2007-01-22
| Subject: Brake line replacement HELP! Mon May 05, 2008 1:48 pm | |
| We have been noticing a slight leak on the passenger side front brake line. Where the line meets the hose. We have also discovered a leak further up the line as well. After a very slight turn of the flare nut wrench, the brake line crumbled into a rusty mess at the connection. Our question is: how hard is it to replace the front brake lines on the 1983 CJ7?? | |
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natedogg_66 LS/Locker
Number of posts : 74 Age : 44 Localisation : Dundalk Registration date : 2008-02-17
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Mon May 05, 2008 4:43 pm | |
| which brake lines the flex lines or hard lines attached to the frame??? | |
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makitupthehardway moderator
Number of posts : 2558 Age : 42 Localisation : Ashburn, VA Registration date : 2007-01-19
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Mon May 05, 2008 6:39 pm | |
| Not hard at all you will need all the tools for cutting and fitting brake lines and can of PB blaster and time. You will need to buy a couple of lines so you can practice but its not hard its just time consuming and boring work. I will suggest doing all the hard brake lines that look bad and getting a set of new extended steel braded lines. It won't go to waste since most life kits dont include brake lines. | |
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mdcj7 Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 438 Age : 70 Localisation : Parkville, Maryland Registration date : 2007-01-19
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Mon May 05, 2008 8:33 pm | |
| you can buy all prebent line that are an extact fit but they cost the most. the hardest part it getting the old stuff apart. Welcome to the CJ world | |
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chics4jeeps Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 119 Age : 53 Localisation : North East, MD Registration date : 2007-01-22
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Tue May 06, 2008 12:01 am | |
| - natedogg_66 wrote:
- which brake lines the flex lines or hard lines attached to the frame???
It's the hard lines coming from master cylinder to frame. Also, it does have longer SS hoses from PO. While I'm doing all this I want to put in a YJ booster & mc...any tips on that? Thanks for the welcome Paul...I'll remember to call you when I'm getting my ass kicked by this thing | |
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SLeach Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 146 Age : 36 Localisation : Odenton, Md Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Tue May 06, 2008 12:33 am | |
| get one from a 95 it has the dual diapraghm booster and master cylinder vs the 94 and before single | |
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CamoK5 Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 153 Age : 59 Localisation : Havre de Grace, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Tue May 06, 2008 6:52 am | |
| Go here for prebent lines.
http://www.rightstuffdetailing.com/2004_pdf/jeep.pdf | |
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md4wheelin Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 1875 Age : 45 Localisation : Towson, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Tue May 06, 2008 1:26 pm | |
| the only brake line flaring kit that I found that works 100% is the snap on kit. the ones that you get at the auto store are junk. Also if you want to stop on a dime, go with a E350 MC and booster. | |
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chics4jeeps Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 119 Age : 53 Localisation : North East, MD Registration date : 2007-01-22
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Wed May 07, 2008 11:06 am | |
| Ok these are going to be dumb questions so bear with me please...I'm doing all the work myself and brake lines are a first..
If I choose prebent lines will the fittings fit an upgraded MC & booster and proportioning valve? On that note...I see that prebent come for power or standard disc brakes...can I assume with the booster it will now be power brakes? And what difference does power or without make when ordering...fittings, line strength??
If I go with bending my own...what kind and diameter? Quadratec has tubing kits but in 3/16", 1/4", etc.
Since I'm a virgin at the brake thing...what MC replacement will get me the best stopping power with the least mods?...I'm hearing 95 yj or the one from the Ford. | |
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SLeach Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 146 Age : 36 Localisation : Odenton, Md Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Wed May 07, 2008 11:25 am | |
| YJ Master in CJ http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/mambo2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=30
Apparently you can get a gm master and it will bolt up to a cj "With a CJ the solution is to go to a GM master cylinder from a vehicle with 4 wheel discs (usually a 79 Pontiac Firebird) " from http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/brakes/yjmc/ | |
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mdcj7 Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 438 Age : 70 Localisation : Parkville, Maryland Registration date : 2007-01-19
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Wed May 07, 2008 9:02 pm | |
| here is the same write up that sonofsam02 gave you but more detail write by the same guy. http://www.bustedjeep.com/projects/yjbrakes.asp
Bustedjeep.com has some good write ups I have meet this guys and they have build some great CJs.
I went this route http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-1986-JEEP-CJ-SERIES-POWER-BRAKE-BOOSTER-ASSEMBLY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33566QQihZ001QQitemZ110250406849QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
This guy will help you out if you have a problem he knows brakes inside out and upside down. He will talk you through any problem even if you did not buy anything from him. Great Guy http://www.vancopbs.com/
Good luck these things take some time but it worth it. | |
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chics4jeeps Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 119 Age : 53 Localisation : North East, MD Registration date : 2007-01-22
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Fri May 09, 2008 1:29 pm | |
| Awesome...thanks everyone for all the info... | |
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chics4jeeps Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 119 Age : 53 Localisation : North East, MD Registration date : 2007-01-22
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Wed May 14, 2008 1:09 pm | |
| Checking into my local pick & pulls for brake booster & mc from 95 YJ to go on the CJ. Getting asked if I need it to come from a 4 or 6 cyl. Does it matter what engine it comes from? I've done the searchs and can't find the answer. | |
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SLeach Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 146 Age : 36 Localisation : Odenton, Md Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Brake line replacement HELP! Thu May 15, 2008 10:21 am | |
| Autozone says: that it needs to come from a six cylinder. Its the master cylinder with the plastic resivoir on top instead of a metal one | |
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