JK-Forum.com - The top destination for Jeep JK and JL Wrangler news, rumors, and discussion

Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Brake line length

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-12-2012, 01:46 PM
  #1  
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
 
socc3rakd25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Brake line length
Looking to buy some steel brake lines. what length brake lines do I need for a 4" lift and 38" tires?
socc3rakd25 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 01:48 PM
  #2  
JK Freak
 
PatrickESJK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Melfa
Posts: 853
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Ones that are 4" longer? Sorry I know it is a smart ass answer, but if you have 4 extra inches then would you need 4" extention or 4" longer lines to allow for the travel?
PatrickESJK is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 01:59 PM
  #3  
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
 
socc3rakd25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by PatrickESJK
Ones that are 4" longer? Sorry I know it is a smart ass answer, but if you have 4 extra inches then would you need 4" extention or 4" longer lines to allow for the travel?
sry I wasn't completely clear. I'm moving from 33" to 38" tires. so are you saying that I just need 5" longer lines?
socc3rakd25 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 01:59 PM
  #4  
Sponsoring Manufacturer
 
TeraFlex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Utah
Posts: 6,824
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Teraflex uses 26" front and 30" rears in our 4" kits.
TeraFlex is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 02:26 PM
  #5  
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
 
socc3rakd25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Teraflex uses 26" front and 30" rears in our 4" kits.
socc3rakd25 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 02:28 PM
  #6  
JK Freak
 
PatrickESJK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Melfa
Posts: 853
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Just wondering what is the OEM Length Teraflex?
PatrickESJK is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 03:25 PM
  #7  
JK Enthusiast
 
Mschneid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by socc3rakd25
sry I wasn't completely clear. I'm moving from 33" to 38" tires. so are you saying that I just need 5" longer lines?
Tire size won't change the brake line length. The lift is where the length takes effect.
Mschneid is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 11-12-2012, 03:28 PM
  #8  
JK Enthusiast
 
Black_JKU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Macon, GA
Posts: 459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
x 2..... lift effects it only.
Black_JKU is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 04:37 PM
  #9  
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
 
socc3rakd25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Mschneid
Tire size won't change the brake line length. The lift is where the length takes effect.
thanks
socc3rakd25 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-13-2012, 06:14 PM
  #10  
JK Freak
 
69mach1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Poway, California
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Cool
Originally Posted by socc3rakd25
thanks
In reality "droop" is where the brake line is truly stressed The"lift" requires longer shocks & springs which also lets the differentials droop more that factory...
69mach1 is offline  
Reply Like
Back to Subforum
Modified JK Tech
View Next Unread
Rubicon Unlimited w AEV 2" Spacer Kit




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Brake line length


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:32 PM.