I wanrt to install longer brake lines this weekend when I install my new lift. Anything i need to know about how to remove/install the new ones? Also how do I bleed them? Thanks.

 

Just make sure you keep your resevior stays full and bleed them one at a time starting with the furthest one. Actually changing the line is easy just take the old one off and put the new one on and move to the next one. I did mine and then bled them with my neighbor. Took about an hr and 1/2 to do. Easier with the wheels and tires off.

 

It's an easy job. You can do it alone but definitely more convenient if you have someone to help. Here's a good article to help you. I'm sure youtube has a ton of videos too.

How to Bleed Brakes - Tips on Bleeding Brakes - Popular Mechanics

 

On top of doing tons of brake lines on various rigs and bikes its not hard......

2 people make it easier to blead...
On jk go ahead and swap the rear 2 then check the reservoir it drops fairly quickly for a moment....

Do the front 2 and again make sure reservoir is topped off....

Bleeding brakes:

Start with in this order:
Passenger REAR
Driver REAR
Passenger FRONT
Driver FRONT

Have someone step on the pedal a few times and hold it down...
10mm bleed loosen SLOWLY and let the pressure out.
Tighten it
Have the person inside press the brake pedal 3 full strokes ending in holding it down
Loosen bleed screw slowly then let pressure out tighten and then repeat.

(Remember person inside vehicle has to hold brake pedal down while you loosen bleed screw and let pressure off.....have them HOLD IT DOWN till you tighten it)

If you unscrew fast it will blow brake fluid out quickly to relieve pressure from person inside holding brake down....

TIP:
Put cloths that you don't care about under each work area it will leak pretty decent jeeps have bigger lines....
Keep some kitty litter handy to sprinkle on any spill.....

Make sure to check em and I recheck em with a single bleed relief in order after doing initial....test drive for spongyness in pedal if its bad and doesn't grab either you have air in lines still or fluid on rotors which you should clean with brake cleaner after job before driving.....

 

I second both their advice. Super easy job as compared to changing your own oil. Much easier with a second person.

Just put a towel around the brake fluid resivour incase you spill some. That shit will strip paint off a vehicle of you leave it on after you've spilt it.

 

Thanks everyone, seems easy enough!

 

Also make sure you install the new crush washers that come with the new SS lines. After the old ones have been removed, they never seal the same, toss em.