are new brake lines required?

[zeked]

I just bought a 49 CJ3a the brakes are shot, but what about replacing the lines? Looks like the Kits are $AMC 150 or so..... A little steep for me right now.

If they dont leak, do they need to be flushed out? If so what do you use, or just more brake fluid?


Thanks

Zeke D

 

[BusaDave9]

If they don't leak they should be good. Even if they do need to be replaced you should buy strait tubing and make your own brake lines with a flare kit like this:

The only issue it to make sure you get the right size fittings.
Stick with Glycol-based brake fluid. Don't get DOT 5. Its not worth it to clean out the DOT3 that's in there.

 

[zeked]

Thanks, Just what I was needing. And Im looking forward to getting another tool to add to the collection.

Great tip about DOT3


Zeke D