jacked up one of the rear brake hard lines

[Raptor911]

Any seller that expects buyers to fab new lines is on crack. At the very least, the seller should warn buyers.

I'll get a pic of the OEM connection.

on the other item i was equally surprised. I assumed that either A. earlier model years had a break at that connection or B. the seller assumed that one would fab new lines.

 

[Deletedone]

Just ran into this issue last night. Was told by sdhq that the rubber line from the caliper is not be replaced.

 

[Raptor911]

Then there would be no point to switching to non rubber lines in the rear as the rubber lines from the caliper would always be the weak link in the chain.

Just ran into this issue last night. Was told by sdhq that the rubber line from the caliper is not be replaced.

 

[Deletedone]

Then there would be no point to switching to non rubber lines in the rear as the rubber lines from the caliper would always be the weak link in the chain.

I 100% agree with you. That's what I said too, they told me that those lines are so short that it won't make a difference....

 

[SDHQJASON]

Then there would be no point to switching to non rubber lines in the rear as the rubber lines from the caliper would always be the weak link in the chain.

I 100% agree with you. That's what I said too, they told me that those lines are so short that it won't make a difference....

What do you consider a "weak link?" The soft line that is not replaced is only 12ish inches long. The reason people upgrade to stainless steel brake lines is to reduce to line swell which creates a soft pedal. A short 12" brake line won't swell much. If you are concerned with it being damaged off-road, I don't see that happening either since the brake line is routed along the back of the axle.

 

[Raptor911]

So you do admit that a 12" line will swell but not by much?

A short 12" brake line won't swell much.

 

[Drunktank]

Just cut and flare. Easiest and cheapest way. No need to **** around with new lines if you have enough hardline to work with.

 

[Deletedone]

What do you consider a "weak link?" The soft line that is not replaced is only 12ish inches long. The reason people upgrade to stainless steel brake lines is to reduce to line swell which creates a soft pedal. A short 12" brake line won't swell much. If you are concerned with it being damaged off-road, I don't see that happening either since the brake line is routed along the back of the axle.

I consider it a weak link because now the entire brake line system in my truck is either rigid steel or flexible stainless, except for these 2 12" sections. So as the pressure builds, these 2 lines will swell because there is nowhere for the pressure to dissipate other than into the brake pads/calipers or swelling of the lines. I agree with you that it will not make that much of a difference, and I can definitely tell a difference in pedal stiffening since I have installed the lines, the only problem I have is not being told beforehand that there would still be 24" of rubber lines left when I bought this $200 brake line kit. I was under the impression that all of the lines would be replaced.
I noticed on your website this morning that a disclaimer has been added. That's all most customers expect.

 

[nsdq3]

I consider it a weak link because now the entire brake line system in my truck is either rigid steel or flexible stainless, except for these 2 12" sections. So as the pressure builds, these 2 lines will swell because there is nowhere for the pressure to dissipate other than into the brake pads/calipers or swelling of the lines. I agree with you that it will not make that much of a difference, and I can definitely tell a difference in pedal stiffening since I have installed the lines, the only problem I have is not being told beforehand that there would still be 24" of rubber lines left when I bought this $200 brake line kit. I was under the impression that all of the lines would be replaced.
I noticed on your website this morning that a disclaimer has been added. That's all most customers expect.

I was on the fence posting this as SDHQ has been a great company to deal with, but I have to admit I agree with JROCK on this one. I spent the $200+ for the lines with the intention of getting rid of all the rubber lines on the truck. Granted, with a few fittings and a flaring tool that could still be accomplished, but I ran out of time (and patience).

Positive- even though there are still 2 12" rubber lines on the back end of the truck the brakes feel better. Not sure if this is because of the fresh fluid and bleeding or the 4 SS lines I was able to use, but the pedal is firmer and the brakes are "touchier" (in a good way).

Negative- I have two beautiful SDHQ lines sitting in my garage that I paid for and can't use right now.

I still have two rubber lines on my truck

Not really throwing stones in any direction as if it was that important to me I would get the right fittings and the flaring tool and modify the existing hard lines. What does bum me out is paying for something expecting a certain outcome, then not being able to use the product you paid for as expected.

What was the real bummer was thinking it was going to be a couple hour job, then destroying the right rear hard line trying to separate it from the attached flex line, then jumping through my ass trying to find a replacement in time to get the truck back up and functioning before I had to go back to work.

 

[tbone]

does anyone know the size of the brake lines that run through the raptor?