Best brake lines for our trucks?

[Skubik]

Oh and to clarify I’m speaking about the rear lines I had to modify and couldn’t get exact fitment for. Both stoptech and SDSQ lines fit perfect up front.

 

[silverworx]

Sounds like a great plan. I did the stoptech rotors and pretty happy with them. Don’t buy their lines, stick to what these guys are saying works. I ordered SDSQ lines and as I mentioned above I still ended up needing custom lines made to make them work, something about the 2013’s is a bit different. You will love a shock/spring upgrade. I went with 3.0 fox shocks w/remote reservoirs, they came with Eibach springs. Height adjustable in the front up to 2” and of course the stiffness is adjustable too. Might as well throw a set of total chaos UCA’s in there to finish up the front suspension.

My buddy has been looking at SDSQ lines as well for his 2013. We're installing the new rack and bakflip tonneau cover on his Ram project when he mentioned about replacing the brake lines. I'll show him this thread.

 

[Jonny V]

Sounds like a great plan. I did the stoptech rotors and pretty happy with them. Don’t buy their lines, stick to what these guys are saying works. I ordered SDSQ lines and as I mentioned above I still ended up needing custom lines made to make them work, something about the 2013’s is a bit different. You will love a shock/spring upgrade. I went with 3.0 fox shocks w/remote reservoirs, they came with Eibach springs. Height adjustable in the front up to 2” and of course the stiffness is adjustable too. Might as well throw a set of total chaos UCA’s in there to finish up the front suspension.

That’s about what I’m looking to do...Stop Tech rotors and calipers, and Crown lines. I’m going to call in to one of their techs first though and ask about the right length for what I’m looking to do.

 

[Skubik]

My buddy has been looking at SDSQ lines as well for his 2013. We're installing the new rack and bakflip tonneau cover on his Ram project when he mentioned about replacing the brake lines. I'll show him this thread.

I have a BAK revolver bed cover and love it. Can’t go wrong with BAK.

 

[Skubik]

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I have a BAK revolver bed cover and love it. Can’t go wrong with BAK.

This chase rack fits perfectly under it. Removes in 5 minutes when I’m going off-roading.

 

[BenBB]

+1 For Crown lines, I got a set from @Rick@FreedomMotorsports and fit & finish is perfect. Went with +6" just in case I get some more travel out back eventually. Mine are smoke so not highly visible here:


Be advised the year cutoff may not be accurate, mine is a 2013 but with a build date of 10/12 it (luckily) had the old style 2-piece rear brake lines. To get the right lines you need to look at the brake line along the back of the rear axle where it goes from hard steel line to rubber; if you see two hexes (i.e. one for the flare nut on the hard line and a bigger one crimped on the rubber line) you have the early style and can replace the rubber line to the caliper, if not you only get the lines coming down from the frame...

 

[Skubik]

Good info

 

[Jonny V]

+1 For Crown lines, I got a set from @Rick@FreedomMotorsports and fit & finish is perfect. Went with +6" just in case I get some more travel out back eventually. Mine are smoke so not highly visible here:
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Be advised the year cutoff may not be accurate, mine is a 2013 but with a build date of 10/12 it (luckily) had the old style 2-piece rear brake lines. To get the right lines you need to look at the brake line along the back of the rear axle where it goes from hard steel line to rubber; if you see two hexes (i.e. one for the flare nut on the hard line and a bigger one crimped on the rubber line) you have the early style and can replace the rubber line to the caliper, if not you only get the lines coming down from the frame...
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This is exactly what I’m thinking in doing. Power stop rotor and caliper kit all 4 wheels plus new lines. Only question is how long of line to order. Yours look good so +6” must be ok...

I saw an earlier comment about not spending money on lines if you don’t have to...well, I had a line pop on me once in my ranger and it sucked. I didn’t wreck, but I sure could have. Replacing the lines should be a regular maintenance item.

 

[Skubik]

This is exactly what I’m thinking in doing. Power stop rotor and caliper kit all 4 wheels plus new lines. Only question is how long of line to order. Yours look good so +6” must be ok...

I saw an earlier comment about not spending money on lines if you don’t have to...well, I had a line pop on me once in my ranger and it sucked. I didn’t wreck, but I sure could have. Replacing the lines should be a regular maintenance item.

Agree!

 

[BenBB]

This is exactly what I’m thinking in doing. Power stop rotor and caliper kit all 4 wheels plus new lines. Only question is how long of line to order. Yours look good so +6” must be ok...

I saw an earlier comment about not spending money on lines if you don’t have to...well, I had a line pop on me once in my ranger and it sucked. I didn’t wreck, but I sure could have. Replacing the lines should be a regular maintenance item.

And fluid! This gets neglected a lot IMO. Speed Bleeders or a Power Bleeder make the job a lot easier too.