NAM's Secret (Extended Brake Lines)

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

Okay...sorry for leading you guys on with this...the part I got that I can help you guys get for much cheaper than JBA-our ONLY current option-are extended rear stainless steel brake lines.

Ziptie Mockup Comparison:

Our old rubber ones were 12" end to end and these are 20" end to end. These will allow those with 3"+ of rear lift to let their axles droop further down. My measurements were for correlated to what these brake lines will let me do too (that's still for me to know until kinks are worked out).

Here's how the new lines are at current full droop:

This is where they rest at 3.5" lift (rear springs are a little saggy...):

For those of you interested in this product, I custom ordered them through Crown Performance ( http://www.crownperformance.com/pages/Contact-Us.html ) . These were $88 shipped to my doorstep, much cheaper than $200 JBA wants and are about 4" longer (you can order these with 16", 18", or 20" lengths). These were installed via double flare on the brake line (thanks lfhoward for the write-up, saved me many stops to Adv Auto...), and a JK 90° banjo fitting with new copper washers. The salesman/tech at Crown, John, will be able to help you get the necessary hardware for kit. This should include a male threaded fitting for our 3/16ths line, 4 copper washers, and the stainless steel brake hose in your desired length with fitting attached already.

(Thanks 4x4kayak for putting up with me hahaha)

toy4everyseason · **Posted:** Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:01 pm

Awesome! I'm sold, $88 is a whole hell of a lot easier to swallow.

lfhoward · **Posted:** Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:21 pm

Nice work, NAM! The 90 degree banjo bolt is an improvement over what I used, because it will help get the brake line up and out of the way. The biggest issue with extended lines is making sure they don't rub on the tires, either when flexed or not, because that would lead to bursting, loss of brake fluid, and lack of braking ability... Bad stuff. The price tag is great! It's good to know there are options out there. Are these Crown braided lines coated in plastic to make them corrosion resistant?

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

lfhoward wrote:

Nice work, NAM! The 90 degree banjo bolt is an improvement over what I used, because it will help get the brake line up and out of the way. The biggest issue with extended lines is making sure they don't rub on the tires, either when flexed or not, because that would lead to bursting, loss of brake fluid, and lack of braking ability... Bad stuff. The price tag is great! It's good to know there are options out there. Are these Crown braided lines coated in plastic to make them corrosion resistant?

Yes, forgot to mention they have lots of colors to wrap around the stainless steel. I chose clear giving them the silver look because I plan to have everything match Bilstein shocks soon.

KJ/toy · **Posted:** Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:00 pm

Can you supply a part number for these lines?

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

KJ/toy wrote:

Can you supply a part number for these lines?

Unfortunately, no. These were a custom order. I was talking to the sales rep in actually making these a kit available to us though since they do kits for Wranglers and XJs...but alas it might be more work than it's worth because maybe only 10 of us will actually buy these. That said...just call the number and ask John Garate and since he has a history in building these custom lines for KKs he can help.

JeepMorrison · **Joined:** Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:34 am **Posts:** 1236

Looks good!!! Be a good addition for the "higher plans"

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:57 am

Awesome! I'm putting these on my to do list (why do you keep making it grow?). So you're new 20" length is 8" longer than stock and 4" longer than JBA'

JeepMonkey190 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:47 am

I thought about these after I had purchased JBA's because I thought it came with all 4 fronts and backs since the picture on the website shows 4 brakelines so I thought it wouldn't be so bad for $200

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

JeepMonkey190 wrote:

I thought about these after I had purchased JBA's because I thought it came with all 4 fronts and backs since the picture on the website shows 4 brakelines so I thought it wouldn't be so bad for $200

The fronts just don't need it. Otherwise I might not have tried going through a custom source. But then again, $200 was a hefty price to me.

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

Bmxer524 wrote:

Awesome! I'm putting these on my to do list (why do you keep making it grow?). So you're new 20" length is 8" longer than stock and 4" longer than JBA'

Sorry BMX, I keep spending my wedding money on parts too haha. I am pretty sure JBAs are 16" (for the rear, no clue what front is). The 16" will work if you're at 3-4" and plan on keeping shocks that extend to 26" but I didn't feel like buying rear brake lines twice so I went a little overboard.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:02 pm

You're planning on 6" rear springs? (You probably told me this and I forgot, sorry)

Does the 20" lines stay off the tires and moving parts or did you need to use zip ties?

This will go on the list, but it'll be after the adjust-a-struts are in. Then I need to figure out my rear set up. I like the level ride height. So I'll need to figure something out to get 22" in the rear.

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

Bmxer524 wrote:

You're planning on 6" rear springs? (You probably told me this and I forgot, sorry)

Does the 20" lines stay off the tires and moving parts or did you need to use zip ties?

This will go on the list, but it'll be after the adjust-a-struts are in. Then I need to figure out my rear set up. I like the level ride height. So I'll need to figure something out to get 22" in the rear.

20" is doing pretty good, the only time they'll hit is the upper control arm when compressed all the way. The 90* banjo fitting helps to keep up and out of the way.

I could sell you my rear springs...they're already sagging to 22.5" haha.

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