Steel Braided Lines

[james1_10018]

Hello guys
I'm looking for steel braided brake line. I searched and found a company that many people here used but it seems their ws is off. Anyone can recommend an alten vendor ?

Thx

James

[Joe_Black]

I got mine from Independent and they're very well made: Independent4X (http://www.independent4x.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=839915%7C1263303&PRID=1221569)

http://www.independent4x.com/Images/NEWBRAKELINES.jpg

[TEN36VX]

I also found the I4X lines to be supurb and easy to install (with no prior brake system experience).

[johnnyapollo]

Independent is the way to go - way happy with mine. Waited for three months from an eBay seller (who's still got them listed, by the way) and never received them (did get a refund).

--John

[CrzyFool]

Got mine from I think a retailer named Darlington Offroad Performance or some such, increased brake pedal pressure immediately, worthwhile mod.

[Locomigo]

Did yall that installed the Indy 4x lines find that there were ~1.5" too long, especially up front?

[Ldub]

I noticed that, but am glad that inch & a half was there since the lift.

[PHO2GR4]

Did yall that installed the Indy 4x lines find that there were ~1.5" too long, especially up front?

I think the Independent 4x4 website specifically states that these lines are longer to allow for lifts.

That's why I got 'em! They fit perfectly with my 3" lift. And they seem to work, because every time I press on the brake pedal, my VX stops. So far.

::crosses fingers::

[CoastieCosta567]

do u have to buy this to get the 3inch lift, or can u still lift it with out buying the brake lines?

[Ldub]

Maybe not TOTALLY "must have" for a lift, but WAY worth the investment for the increased firmness in the pedal.
Why risk a wreck due to over stressed brake lines ?
And yes, I have been in a car wreck due to brake line failure. :(

[Locomigo]

do u have to buy this to get the 3inch lift, or can u still lift it with out buying the brake lines?


I just added them to my bud's Rodeo this week. Along with everything else that I did for him (He's in Europe, Milan, IT for work and couldnt do it)
Tera-Lows
3" BL
3" lift
33" tires
steel brake lines
manual hubs
swaybar disconnects... all from Matt

but I digress. I have had the Amigo lifted for 7 years now. Still have the factory lines. Never did anything to them when I lifted it originally. I am putting on the Indy4x set of lines this week though. My buddy ordered me a set when we did the parts order.

[CoastieCosta567]

oh ok, it's just i want the lift but can't get the brake lines yet, but just wanted to know if its safe with the stock 1s when i get it lifted. thanks guys.

[rowhard]

So, I only have a slight lift, enough to run a 31.5 inch tire. (Torsion bars were cranked to level it) Will I have a problem with these longer lines? And no, I'm not going to be lifting it anymore so sometime in the future isn't a issue.

[Ldub]

So, I only have a slight lift, enough to run a 31.5 inch tire. (Torsion bars were cranked to level it) Will I have a problem with these longer lines? And no, I'm not going to be lifting it anymore so sometime in the future isn't a issue.

Shouldn't be a problem, you'll just have a bit more slack.:_wrench:

[rowhard]

Thats what I'm worried about, possible chaffing or flexing/kinking. Just hoping someone with a non lifted VX would jump in with a 'Ain't no problem' response.

[BeeVenom]

I would appreciate the same "no problem" response since my proton is at stock level with no plans to lift. My other questions on a separate 'brake' discussion are pretty much answered and actually reinforced the need and sensible move to the braided lines. Keep VX'n! Scott

[etlsport]

im fully stock with the longer lines, no lift with stock tires, i went out offroading with them and had no problems.. even got high centered once and a jeep in our group actually snagged a rear line on a rock while we were out. no problems for me, just make sure who ever does your installation ties them back well. the only issue i had was when my vx was at the dealership the mechanic there complained that they were too long and that he refused to touch them because they were aftermarket.

[rowhard]

Calvin, thanks for the quick response, that is what I and Scott is looking for. I did contact Indy4X awhile back about this, but they never responded which didn't give a very good feeling about doing any business with them.

[Joe Isuzu]

Rowhard, thanks for asking your questions, I kinda got the feeling I was one of the few people who haven't had their VX lifted, I've used stainless steel brake lines in a couple of my cars (both present and former) but that was mainly b/c I was using them on track and I didn't like it when my pedal got spongy when the brake fliud got warm, haven't thought about it with the vx yet as that's something I know I'll NEVER be taking on track :)

[Chopper]

It improves pedal feel. Oh.....no problem.