Extended brake lines

[japickar]

I read in another thread where Westech stated that brake lines off of a '94 Chevy 2500 2wd were a direct replcement for the lines on the 1008 but were 4" longer. Since my truck is soon to be lifted I figured I would go ahead and get them. I was looking at buying these but there are two versions. There is 7400 gvwr lines and 8600 gvwr lines. Which ones do I need?

 

[OL AG '89]

What is GVWR of your 1008?
that would be your answer....
Also 4wheel parts has areplacement line, non vehicle specific that fits the 1009, so I would assume they have something to fit the 1008. check them out for pricing, fitment, technical advice

where in East Texas?

 

[japickar]

GVWR is more than likely alot more than any 3/4 ton.....

I wanted to get these brake lines as they are less then $20 each where the ones the offroad outlets sell go for about $100 or more.

I am between Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend lakes close to the TX/LA state line.

 

[DokWatson]

I have custom length lines made by a local rubber product distributor that can make all kinds of different things. You might have something similar nearby. Maybe this will give you some idea of what to look for.

Alaska Rubber & Supply, Inc., Alaska's Commercial Rubber Supplier

 

[japickar]

Ok I figured out which ones will work. The brake lines off of a '94 C2500 2wd light duty (7200 gvwr) are the same as the stock '85 K30 lines but are about 6" longer (stock is 15.625", these are 21.5"). The ones for the '94 C2500 8600 gvwr are only about 2" longer so they really wouldn't help with a lift, but they will fit.

I am going to buy these for my truck and see how they work. At $18 each I think they will make a cheap alternative to buying $100+ brake lines from the offroad shops.

 

[Cucvnut]

are they rubber or steel ?

 

[japickar]

Rubber - just like stock except longer. SS lines would be nice but I don't want to spend that much on money on them.

 

[Cucvnut]

if your going to wheel the truck get SS or XRP lines

 

[japickar]

Just to update - I tried the '94 Chevy brake hoses. They are long enough for the 6" lift, but the short hard line that goes into the banjo fitting looks pretty vulnerable to trail debris as it kind of sticks out. I am also having an issue getting the passenger side hose to seal at the fitting that attaches to the steel line.

With that said, I ordered the ORD extended brake lines tonight. I hated to spend that much money on brake lines, but $112 for Kevlar lined stainless lines for the front and rear was about the best deal I found.

I guess I should have listened and bought these in the first place, but I guess I will know better in the future. Let this be a lesson to those that are considering going cheap on extended lines for their truck.

 

[Cucvnut]

NO one listens to me....

 

[japickar]

NO one listens to me....

I guess I'm just stubborn....

at least I did after the fact.

 

[doghead]

I'd like to see the new lines when you get them, please.

 

[japickar]

I'd like to see the new lines when you get them, please.

I should have them Monday. When I get them I will post a pic.

 

[TCUCV]

I see everyone getting extended brake lines, but no one every talks about their emergency brake line. What has everyone done to fix this problem? Take it off? Thanks,

 

[Cucvnut]

mine works fine what issue are you having with yours ?

 

[japickar]

My parking brake cable is fine.....

 

[DokWatson]

I see everyone getting extended brake lines, but no one every talks about their emergency brake line. What has everyone done to fix this problem? Take it off? Thanks,

Mine works too.

 

[japickar]

Here you go Doghead:

 

[TCUCV]

Mine works fine, but when I use it . . . it's stretched to the max. Almost as if it will break at any time, I might just be paranoid but to me there should be something done to fix it. I know if I had a 6" lift there would be no way of using it.

 

[Cucvnut]

you can tighten it and loosen it on the drivers side near the rear spring on the drivers side.