I would imagine it might be a little tough finding OEM for a '98 anyway. It has some pretty mean bends/curves in it too.
'98 Cherokee Rusted Brake Line
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check out classictube and inlinetube .com
they will have pre-bent lines to fit the vehicle or at least you can get a length of hard line with fittings on the end that you can hand fit yourself.
i think stainless steel lines are a little software and easier to work by hand then the steel ones, and they're only $40 more.
they will have pre-bent lines to fit the vehicle or at least you can get a length of hard line with fittings on the end that you can hand fit yourself.
i think stainless steel lines are a little software and easier to work by hand then the steel ones, and they're only $40 more.
Originally Posted By: Fleetmon
I would imagine it might be a little tough finding OEM for a '98 anyway. It has some pretty mean bends/curves in it too.
You might be surprised. The last one I did was a Jeep Grand Cherokee of the same approximate vintage as yours. Besides, a phone call is cheap, and it costs nothing to be told that they aren't available.
On the tough bends, I hear you there. There was only real problem area though- up front in the firewall area, trying to weasel it up to the master. I think I ended up tweaking the tube to get in place, then straightening it once there.
I would imagine it might be a little tough finding OEM for a '98 anyway. It has some pretty mean bends/curves in it too.
You might be surprised. The last one I did was a Jeep Grand Cherokee of the same approximate vintage as yours. Besides, a phone call is cheap, and it costs nothing to be told that they aren't available.
On the tough bends, I hear you there. There was only real problem area though- up front in the firewall area, trying to weasel it up to the master. I think I ended up tweaking the tube to get in place, then straightening it once there.
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Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Check dealer pricing on pre-bent hoses, last time I did they were cheap.
The problem with new OE is that some of those lines can be really tough to feed into place on a finished vehicle.
I just did this on a 2000 Dakota Truck and yes it was a PIA, but the lines were cheap from the dealer and pretty quick to get as well. Still probably way better then trying to make my own.
Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Check dealer pricing on pre-bent hoses, last time I did they were cheap.
The problem with new OE is that some of those lines can be really tough to feed into place on a finished vehicle.
I just did this on a 2000 Dakota Truck and yes it was a PIA, but the lines were cheap from the dealer and pretty quick to get as well. Still probably way better then trying to make my own.
I finally got around to messing with this and used the Nicopp....it was actually very easy. After I made up the line and installed it, I filled the reservoir and released the pedal with both ends of the line loose...tightened the front fitting once it began to drip and then tightened the rear fitting when it dripped. I figured I'd have to bleed it but I had a good pedal...bled it at the rear manifold and both rear cylinders anyway but no air present.
I wish now I had tackled this before now.....we don't use the Jeep much but I do like to use it for snow instead of the X but....anyway, it's done now.
It IS a Jeep though....once I got back from a short road test, I went to open the hood and stood there with the hood release in my hand once I pulled it....I swear this Jeep breaks just by looking at it sometimes!
I wish now I had tackled this before now.....we don't use the Jeep much but I do like to use it for snow instead of the X but....anyway, it's done now.
It IS a Jeep though....once I got back from a short road test, I went to open the hood and stood there with the hood release in my hand once I pulled it....I swear this Jeep breaks just by looking at it sometimes!
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I wanted to add: The original brake line and fuel line were perfect until the point where they run behind the parking brake "connection bracket" (for lack of a better description). Everything behind that bracket is rusted and looks terrible and I actually spent more time cleaning up that area than the entire job took.....full of gravel and bits and pieces of whatever. I wirebrushed it down and applied several coats of Permatex Extend to try to fend off the rust.....that is the only area under the Jeep that is rusty. It's a pretty stupid design the way the bracket is made since it's just begging for stuff to get behind it and sit and sit and sit.
Just thought I'd pass it along to other Jeep owners that live in the Rust Zone.
Just thought I'd pass it along to other Jeep owners that live in the Rust Zone.
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