Prebent brake lines

[peganit2]

Where can I get prebent brakelines for a 97 Ranger extended cab 4.0 OHV, 4WD, either stainless or plainsteel?

 

[Mark_88]

I couldn't find any listed on Dormans' website but they may be available from other manufacturers...

Try contacting LMC or a local parts dealer...Ford might even know of them or aftermarket kits...with stainless you pretty much need to buy the entire kit due to the fittings being different than regular brake lines...

Personally, I'd just do them with regular tubing if possible to save yourself a bundle of money...it involves a bit of work but it is not hard to do...and a brake line flaring kit can be bought for under $50...

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I want to say that LMC used to sell pre-bent lines, but I'm not sure if anyone still sells them. Pretty sure I saw someone that had them just recently, LMC, Rockauto, Jeffs Bronco Graveyard, or the like.

I've always just made my own. Lots of times, it would be tough to get a full pre-bent piece in place. Easy enough to do at the factory because it can be put in before a lot of the other stuff. I used to buy bulk coated steel line with steel fittings (like $20 got me a handful of fittings and 25' of line), but with the rust around here, they would only last a couple years. Stainless can be tough to work with, but you can buy bulk stainless line and fittings through Summit Racing. After a brief experiment with it, I started making all my lines with Nickel Copper alloy (Ni-Copp). Easy to bend and flare and doesn't rust or corrode. Just turns from gold to green. I use brass or stainless fittings on it, stainless fittings I buy from Summit, brass fittings from wherever I can source them when I need them. I got a double flaring tool from the local auto parts store a long time ago that works just fine. Ni-Copp line is expensive (I just got a 100' roll for around $100 off Ebay), but IMHO, it's worth it.

 

[peganit2]

Thanks for the responses!

I have done a few full brake line replacements, and I have the two common types of flaring tool, I just didn't want to do it the hard way again.

I think I'll check into having it done, and if it's a ridiculous amount, I'll go with the Nickel Copper stuff..

Thanks for the tip lil blue ford!

 

[just truckn]

Try inline tube.com or classic tube .com I got a complete set for my 90 long bed 4x4 from inline tube

 

[Andy D]

Try inline tube.com or classic tube .com I got a complete set for my 90 long bed 4x4 from inline tube

Might I ask how much you paid for the pre- bent lines? I replaced all the hard lines and hose 4 yrs ago. I made my own, but it took time and looks home made. Ugly but functional, though.

PS did you get any of the clips that hold them fast. I managed to save most of the front end clips. Where they were broken, I used waxed lashing cord to make a saddle and lash it to the hole where the clip was. Cable ties will work to.

 

[just truckn]

Andy I think I paid 155.oo for reg lines stainless r a little more but u get every line on the truck they dont come with clips but they sell them I thought the price was ok the time u save takes care of that