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Since the M1008 is going to need new springs, I'm considering a 2in lift to go with the 35in KM2's on 16x8(4in backspacing). Will I need extended brake lines?
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Or simply extend the actuating link accordingly.I have a 2 1/2" full skyjacker kit and the stock brake lines were plenty long. The easiest thing to do with the front ones is actually give them a few light taps with a hammer where the steel part of the flex line is at the caliper, to bend the line up a bit, not to an extreme. No one can tell I did it to mine and it gives a lot more slack. Although I still use my front sway bar, so if you run without it, you might have issues. The rear line is plenty long enough. Also a side note to get a better pedal after lifting your M1008, get rid of the rear load sensing brake valve on the frame rail. By lifting the truck the valve assumes you have less load and therefore gives less brake pressure to the rear cylinders. I've done it on every K30 truck I've owned and it really makes the pedal firmer, plus its just one less thing to leak fluid and give you trouble later on. GM even has a bulletin on removing it for a reason like this. cheers.
If you really want a firmer more responsive pedal feel. Just do it right, swap the rubber lines out for ORD extended braided lines like I did. Much better quality then the stock rubber lines and you don't have to worry about them getting snagged or cut. Plus they'll probably outlast the truck
While the braided hoses do help pedal feel, I have had them rip apart. And get kinked. On the other hand, despite getting small logs wedged in rubber brake hoses, I haven't had one break yet.If you really want a firmer more responsive pedal feel. Just do it right, swap the rubber lines out for ORD extended braided lines like I did. Much better quality then the stock rubber lines and you don't have to worry about them getting snagged or cut. Plus they'll probably outlast the truck
Didn't realize this thread was still going... lolI have a 2 1/2" full skyjacker kit and the stock brake lines were plenty long. The easiest thing to do with the front ones is actually give them a few light taps with a hammer where the steel part of the flex line is at the caliper, to bend the line up a bit, not to an extreme. No one can tell I did it to mine and it gives a lot more slack. Although I still use my front sway bar, so if you run without it, you might have issues. The rear line is plenty long enough. Also a side note to get a better pedal after lifting your M1008, get rid of the rear load sensing brake valve on the frame rail. By lifting the truck the valve assumes you have less load and therefore gives less brake pressure to the rear cylinders. I've done it on every K30 truck I've owned and it really makes the pedal firmer, plus its just one less thing to leak fluid and give you trouble later on. GM even has a bulletin on removing it for a reason like this. cheers.