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Brake line problem

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Jeepfam0813, Jul 12, 2018.

  1. Jul 12, 2018 at 4:53 PM
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    alright friends...... today my brakes went out on me completely while driving! Im ok but just looking for alittle advice. The picture below is what I found when I crawled under the jeep! Looks to me like a brake line broke off but wondering what you all think and advice on replacing it please.

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  2. Jul 12, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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  3. Jul 12, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    WOw. I have no idea, but subbed to see what others say.
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    Glad to hear you were able to stop the TJ okay. I've become a big advocate of having brake lines inspected especially on older vehicles. I replaced my brake lines using the more expensive cu-ni lines which are rust-proof, more flexible and easier to use than any brake line on the market.
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Hmm...if the TJ is your only ride...but the break is in a bad spot to consider splicing a new section across better parts of the old line (temporarily). It's best to replace the whole line followed by replacing all the lines. Parts stores may lend a crappy but serviceable flaring tool but cu-ni will make your job much easier.
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    Agreed. Copper brake lines are the way to go. If one is broke you might as well replace all of them and get it done and over with. One of my best friends does brakes for a side job and he flat out keeps telling me to replace all the brake lines with cu-ni because they don't rust and rot due to the elements. If you live in the rust/salt belt then theres no reason why you shouldn't spend the cash to make sure you got a solid braking system on your rig. I'm happy to hear you didnt plow into somebody when your brake lines blew. I had that happen on my jeep one day. It's a scary scary feeling when it all goes down.
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    Thank you all for the advice ... to cleaify I know I’m going to replace them all but was looking for ideas to what kind/type and you’ve helped with that and for that I thank you all!
    Luckily with it being a stick shift tj I was able to stop by downshifting and actual drive it safely back to my house by downshifting aswell to stop. And it happened at 5am so there wasn’t Barry anyone on the road at that time and that’s why I drove it back. It’s not my primary vehicle it’s 3rd so no biggie on timeline but will fix in next couple of weeks.
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2018 at 3:24 PM
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    I found a set online. It was pre bent. I replaced the rubber parts too. I don't have a link sorry. It was a couple years ago.
     
    tacomawv, Jul 22, 2018
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  9. Jul 25, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    How long did it take you to replace?
     
    Jeepfam0813, Jul 25, 2018
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  10. Jul 28, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    not sure.. it was done in a day.
     
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