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  1. 1st September 2009, 11:20 AM #1
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    Exclamation Concerns over length of brake lines

    Hi Guys

    I had some braided brake lines made up having them done for all four I asked the question on here about what length...I was thinking only having them extended by 1" but being as though one person suggested 2" lift so would make sense for 2" extention and others all seem to also be getting 2" extension I got the 2 done

    I have to say I have great concerns about the length now fitted as they look so dam vulnerable!! the really look like pretty much anything can snag them now off road....what are the thoughts of others? should I pay the money to have them shortened (most annoying waisting money like that) or do people think they will be ok?
    Last thing I want to do is rip a line off while out in the bush





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  2. 1st September 2009, 11:30 AM #2
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    Looks fine to me
    I'm about to fit 4 inch longer lines with only a 2 inch coil lift.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buzz66 View Post
    Looks fine to me
    I'm about to fit 4 inch longer lines with only a 2 inch coil lift.
    wow and your not concerned about catching

    I guess my suspension is squashed up a little there to get the tyre off...I don't know I just thought it looked long....I guess if there are a number of people out there with 2" extensions that haven't had problems then I guess they maybe ok....I suppose I can carry my old lines in the event of damage
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    Hi Dullbird, If your really worried about the possible snagging of the brake lines, then get some soft springs an bolt one end to the chassis and the other to the brake line to hold it up out of the way. Then when you need the extra extension the light spring will extend and allow the brake lines to extend also. The springs [ like the old type accelator return springs] should be available from Repco etc. May need to join 2 springs to get the length. A cheap and effective way to overcome the problem and give peace of mind when you are off road. Bob
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob h View Post
    Hi Dullbird, If your really worried about the possible snagging of the brake lines, then get some soft springs an bolt one end to the chassis and the other to the brake line to hold it up out of the way. Then when you need the extra extension the light spring will extend and allow the brake lines to extend also. The springs [ like the old type accelator return springs] should be available from Repco etc. May need to join 2 springs to get the length. A cheap and effective way to overcome the problem and give peace of mind when you are off road. Bob
    Agree, done this before on a D1, works well DB.

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    How much slack is there at full suspension droop?
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    I have 4" extended lines and they have almost no slack at full droop, they dont look to catchy to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    How much slack is there at full suspension drop?
    I dont know Ron but i'm guessing enough if the other lines put up with it...the other lines being 2" shorter
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    Similar point (I think) to Ron's question - you have a small lift (which increases bump travel), but do you have longer shockies that allow the axle to droop further than stock (often longer shockies require raised mounts or lowered bump stops)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    How much slack is there at full suspension droop?
    That's why you extend them by at least the lift. Of course the stroke length of the shocks comes into play. Both compression and extension, with a solid axle, you seem to have half figured this out with comments accompanying the photos.

    How is the braking now anyway?

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