4+" lifts...brakeline question
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JK Freak
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4+" lifts...brakeline question
In about 4 weeks I will be swapping out my 3" BDS lift springs for their 4" springs, and doing a few other mods (driveshafts, adj control arms, and possibly bilstein shocks). The BDS 4" lift springs actually come as 4.5" springs up front, 4" in the rear. My question is this...I was under my Jeep looking at things, and as it sits now, when I am disconnected up front and maxed out on flex, my brakelines are stretched pretty tight (front lines). I have the relocation brakets already installed that came with the lift. When I go taller, I will be swapping out the brakelines to longer ones. What I am unsure of is, what have you guys done about the ABS line that runs along side the brakeline down to the brake assembly? Is it adjustable to make it work, or is there an extended line to replace that as well? Thanks.
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I know JulietKilo did a write-up on adjusting the ABS line a couple of months ago...Below is the link to that thread...Hope this helps...
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/get-more-slack-your-brake-sensor-wires-front-end-flex-47613/
SENSOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT
The brake lines are tight before the adjustment and longer brake lines are not installed but I was able to get the sensor cable to have a ton of slack. There was slack in the front of the caliper that can be moved to the rear for longer droops. I have a 4 inch spring and my droop is awesome. I need to measure it but that is another time.
Pull the connectors off the mounts. The will slide right off. Then you can just slide the long grommet down the wire to create room for droop.
Move onto the lower grommet and do the same.
Reinstall them and you will be amazed with the extra slack.
After the adjustment there is plenty of wire for the droop. The brake lines however will need attention eventually. The shocks will determine how much and that will be addressed as soon as I get them.
The brake lines are tight before the adjustment and longer brake lines are not installed but I was able to get the sensor cable to have a ton of slack. There was slack in the front of the caliper that can be moved to the rear for longer droops. I have a 4 inch spring and my droop is awesome. I need to measure it but that is another time.
Pull the connectors off the mounts. The will slide right off. Then you can just slide the long grommet down the wire to create room for droop.
Move onto the lower grommet and do the same.
Reinstall them and you will be amazed with the extra slack.
After the adjustment there is plenty of wire for the droop. The brake lines however will need attention eventually. The shocks will determine how much and that will be addressed as soon as I get them.