Installing OME springs-- need brake line?
10-02-2006, 05:32 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Installing OME springs-- need brake line?
I just bought a set of OME 901's from trdparts4u.com. I am getting some longer shocks to go with the springs.
Do I need the longer brake line? if so, where do I get just the brake line? Also, what about the abs line bracket that is mentioned in the downey write up's?
Can I go ahead with the install and get these items later, or am i gonna rip the old brake line if I do not get the longer one?
Thanks guys!
-Jordon
Do I need the longer brake line? if so, where do I get just the brake line? Also, what about the abs line bracket that is mentioned in the downey write up's?
Can I go ahead with the install and get these items later, or am i gonna rip the old brake line if I do not get the longer one?
Thanks guys!
-Jordon
10-02-2006, 06:20 PM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Calgary, AB, Can
Posts: 687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My lines had plenty of extra play in them, even after I put my 901 springs in. Longer lines are something you could do eventually (especially if you do lots of wheeling), but not 100% needed yet.
10-02-2006, 06:25 PM
#3
Contributing Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10-02-2006, 07:13 PM
#5
Registered User
Measure your brake line, the acutal rubber portion, my '91 had a 9 inch long rear line and let me tell you, it was a TIGHT fit. To drop the axle far enough to get the old springs out (even with strut compressors) I had to unscrew most of the hard line mounting tabs from the axle housing, and even then (with the brake line stretched out) I didn't feel comfortable going any further.
I read somewhere that the "stock" length was 11" and at 11" I'd have been fine, but with the 9" lines, I decided to go get some ProComp lines for ~$80.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f120/toyota-faq-66255/ has some pretty good info on the brake line options.
just my experience.
EDIT: and yeah, everyone told me I'd be fine without replacing the brake lines
I read somewhere that the "stock" length was 11" and at 11" I'd have been fine, but with the 9" lines, I decided to go get some ProComp lines for ~$80.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f120/toyota-faq-66255/ has some pretty good info on the brake line options.
just my experience.
EDIT: and yeah, everyone told me I'd be fine without replacing the brake lines
Last edited by SacRunner; 10-02-2006 at 07:58 PM. Reason: grammar
10-02-2006, 07:22 PM
#6
Contributing Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!)
Posts: 2,124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you do need a longer brake line and want to save a little money, you can buy another stock brake line and add it to your original.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GreatLakesGuy
The Classifieds GraveYard
8
09-04-2015 09:27 AM
