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My new SS brake lines.

So when I got my Rubi kit I was shocked at the price they wanted for the SS braided brake lines. It was $80 for the set! I went to a local race shop and got all the fittings and 24 inch lines for $43 and some change. I shortened up the steel line a few inches as steel lines tend to brake when they flex unlike the SS braided lines. I used two rubber coated clamps to fold everything in place better utilizing the factory holes( I don't like drilling more holes than nessary) One clamp is really small and used for the steel line.(fits tightly and holds it in place) the other is about 1/3 over sized in relation to the SS line so the line has a guide but can also "float" inside the clamp when it need to drop or stuff.  The nice things also about these lines is that they have hydraulic JIC #3 removable ends so if you need longer lines or damage one you just get a new hose and not the whole assy. Here is a pic. If anyone wants me to get them these lines just PM me. The raceshop is just down the road and he has all the fittings and various lengths.

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That is good to know that it can be done by yourself. 

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do you need longer front lines with 3.5" of lift?

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not necessarily, i just bent the hardline straight on the fronts. in the rear you wil most likely need a longer SS line

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not necessary unless you are going to run discos. you lift should/might come with brake line relocators

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Yeah my kit just said to straighten out the "Z" bend and you will be fine. That statement was correct but in the grand scheme of me over engineering things I opted to add a longer line flexible line and not just be satified with having a relocated line. My rear did need a longer brakehose(SS) which did come with the kit.

-- Edited by tjhawk on Thursday 18th of June 2009 01:10:00 AM

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