For the second time in 4 months, I noticed that my rear right brake line is totally bent. I noticed the same issue in August, and no one could figure out how on earth it happened. I assumed it must have been from an off roading trip to CO. Now I am back at school, have not done any off roading since the last brake line issue, and I just noticed again that the cable is totally bent. Last time I repaired this it was over $200, so I am pretty pissed this happened again. I have the off road evo lift. Has anyone ever had this issue before?? The first picture is a picture of my unaffected left brake line, and the other pictures show the messed up one. How on earth could this happen with no off roading? Even from off roading, It doesnt seem like anything could catch the line. This seems like a freak thing to me. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

The top bolt from your swaybar link is catching the brake line and pulling it down. I've had the same thing happen to me once.

Cut the excess threads off so they are flush with the back surface of the nut. And when you repair your brakeline make sure you route it so it kind of follows the curve of the top the the frame rail and then curves down into the fitting.

 

Appreciate the info thank you guys so much. Would you recommend replacing the line with the original line or going with something aftermarket?

 

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I was able to bend mine back into shape and route it to a better location.

 

I fixed mine with a 2 foot length of braided flexible brake line and ran it along the top of the frame rail. Also used self tapping screws with a small padded holder attached to it to pull in the brake line tight against the frame rail on the other side.

 

What was the braided brake line you used? I think that the line is going to break at the large kink if I try to bend it back, so I would like to buy something else to have installed. Im wandering if there is anything cheaper than the original line.