Re: JPOR: Brake lines

["Paul W." <a4xnut@xxxxxxxxx>]

What I'm thinking here is not running a stock proportioning valve and just run
a single front line from the m/c to the "T" block (with a flex hose between the
frame and "T" of course).  Rear brakes can be taken care of with an aftermarket
prop vlv.

In my case, I will be plumbing from scratch anyway since I'm starting from a
bare frame (old system was a 4w drum, under floor m/c anyway and I'm going to
4w disc, firewall m/c).  I'm thinking this method keeps lines out of harm's way
better and not as much flex line will be needed since the axle travels a
shorter distance in the middle.  Also, brakes are more effective with a minimum
amount of flex hose since hoses expand under pressure.


Paul


Ed Tapanes <EdT@JeepLand.net> wrote:
> If you did that, you'd need to increase the size (diameter) of the line
> going to the 'T' on the axle so as to keep the same volume, no?  I thought
> the manufacturers ran individual lines down each side for the front because
> of the disks' need for volume.  My '70 & '74 Broncos used to have a setup
> like you describe, but they were drum brakes up front.
> 
> Later,
> Ed T.
> 
> From: "Paul W." <a4xnut@yahoo.com>
> > How about running short hoses from the caliper to the axle tube (to allow
> > for steering), then run hard line across the axle with a "T" block in the
> > middle and a single hose up to the front cross member... similar to a rear
> > axle. Then you only need one long hose and it probably wouldn't even have
> > to be as long as ones needed if you were plumbing it the way you currently
> > are.
> >
> > Paul


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