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Post by **crack** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:39 pm

i need to extened my front and rear brake lines on my hilux. just wondering if i can use the origibal fittings or do i gotta get new ones? and should i go larger diameter brakeline or just keep it the same size?

cheers jack

Post by **midi73** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:53 pm

Just get new lines made up, It is not that dear. Do not go bigger it affects your brakes. Also, dont go to long, unless you go to braided line, because the line will bulge under the pressure and affect your brakes. Talk to a brake place for advice on this.
Cheers.
Dave.

Post by **crack** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:28 pm

i have talked to a brake place they didnt really wanna know about it as they wernt making enough money off it pretty much. they will make em up. i need to acomodate for a 2 inch lift is this to long for rubber hose?

Post by **Nelso** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:36 pm

I'm surprised you need to lengthen them for a 2" lift.

There are plenty of aftermarket 4B retailers that sell extended brake lines. Just about anyone who sells lift kits should have them.

Post by **YB.LOW4** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:44 pm

all ya need to do for the front is relocate the metal bracket where the metal pipe meets the rubber hose from on top of the chassis rail to the side of it. just grind off the bracket and weld it to the side of the chassis. mine has 2 inch lift and this is all we done and everything is fine. also, relocate the bracket on the back to a better suited place.

Post by **nicbeer** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:50 pm

crack wrote:i have talked to a brake place they didnt really wanna know about it as they wernt making enough money off it pretty much. they will make em up. i need to acomodate for a 2 inch lift is this to long for rubber hose?

Who'd ya talk to?

Try Hitech (Brake and clutch) in osborne park on frobisher road or ABS if they cant help.

Nic

Post by **crack** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:24 pm

they are definatly to short! just on full lock they are almost at full stretch

nicbeer im from albany so osbourne park is a lil outta the way but thanx anyway. ill have a look at relocating the brackets....but doing this wouldnt u need to extend then metal brake lines?

cheers jack

Post by **backyard_racer** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:53 am

any hose joint (Enzed, hydraulink etc) can make up a braided hose in any length. The only problem is they generally wont be able to stamp them for ADR approval.

If you need them to be stamped (most that 4b shops sell arn't) try to find a brake shop that does stuff with race cars/ high performance brake swaps.

luke

Post by **bazooked** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:27 am

ring up perth brake parts, there braided lines are approved, and they make them up ai any lenght u want.

Website · Post by **LuxyBoy** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:50 pm

You can also just join two lines together

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