scbrooks87

So I'm going to be cleaning up and swapping in a C8.25 rear axle that I bought, and it's missing one of the brake lines that run from the splitter to the brake drums. I'm having a hard time finding a replacement for these brake lines and I'm wondering if I can pull them off my D35 and swap them onto the C8.25 or will those not fit?


As a last resort, I'll have to learn to use a flaring tool and make my own brake lines, but I'm hoping to avoid that if at all possible.


Thanks!

HEAP of JEEP

You can pick up break line with the right fittings at any auto parts store.

Just replaced all of mine along my 8.25 axle. I measured how much I'd need, then made sure I bought it longer than that. Find areas to tuck the little bit of extra brake line is not difficult and saved the trouble of having to get a good double flare... not that its all that hard, but I never seem to have very good luck doing them.

scbrooks87

Thanks for the info. So should I just bring in the brake line that I have so I'll know which fittings I need and the autoparts store will just have it in different lengths?


Sorry if these questions are a bit silly, I just haven't done this type of work on a vehicle before.

kcdt58

You are in need of 3/16" brake line. When you buy it to length, the fittings are already on the line so you won't need anything else. Feel free to take the line that you have with you and compare.

scbrooks87

Perfect, thanks! Good news is I have a bit of time to work on it so if I screw something up I can figure out how to fix it lol.