Braided brake lines

[glhs]

Can these be purchased somewhere or is it possible to make my own?

Trying to improve the brake feel by replacing the rubber ones going from frame to axles and the calipers.

 

[PToombs]

I don't want to sideline what you are doing, but do you have the ABS valve on the back? If the pedal is spongy, the valve to the accumulator in the ABS valve may be stuck open and causing it to feel spongy. That's why most of us bypass the valve and throw it away.



If you already did this, carry on!

 

[glhs]

So this valve is on or near the frame rail in the back?

Who has pics?

I still will want to change the lines.

 

[PToombs]

The valve is on the drivers side frame above the rear axle. The brake line goes to it, then to the connection with the hose to the axle. Just remove the valve, and then unplug the black box behind the glove box.

If you search ABS valve, you get lots of hits.

Here are 2 of them that have good info, the longer one has more. I didn't see pics though.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...rum-1989-1993/170120-i-have-part-numbers.html

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...1989-1993/137070-abs-proportioning-valve.html

 

[Jefff929]

*** is it possible to make my own? ***

PM John I think he did this to Blackout, iirc.



I could be way off base, but it is worth a shot, he might have done fuel lines only IDK.

 

[Curious Dave]

KEVLAR BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE HOSE KITS - Truck Upgrades - Circle Track Supply, Inc.



Check this out for lines.

 

[glhs]

Looks like Circle Track Supply and EGR are one in the same.



I will give them a call.