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Old Jul 12, 2023 | 07:11 PM
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I'm fairly new here so I'm sorry if this question has already been asked. I have a stock 1999 XJ that i'm fixing up. The drivers side brake lines on both the front and rear are ruptured. It is to the point where my jeep isn't holding brake fluid in and I have no brakes all around. Does anyone have suggestions for what lines I should get to replace them? I'm just not sure what I need to get. Also does the rear line go across the entire axle or just half and half? I would appreciate any help I can get.

This is the front line on it now.

This is the part of the rear line that is on it now.
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Old Jul 12, 2023 | 08:26 PM
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Checkout InlineTube.com
Very high quality and affordable brake lines. They sell complete or Partial kits. I think they’re a little cheaper if you buy thru EBay.
There’s 2 rear lines. With that much corrosion I’d replace the wheel cylinders and the front soft lines. Or at least have them on hand.
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Old Jul 13, 2023 | 06:25 AM
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I've been using nickel copper lines from 4LifeLines. 25 ft of tubing and some fittings come in a kit in their LTCC325KIT ($33.89 on Amazon). Nickel copper is very easy to work with and doesn't kink on the bends.

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Old Jul 13, 2023 | 08:14 PM
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now would be the time to try and free up the bleed screws

I soak them in penetrant for ages, then still have to use a butane torch, be very patient

I have a special tiny wrench that can grip rounded fasteners, and have resorted to it

breaking them off is seriously annoying
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Old Jul 20, 2023 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave51
I've been using nickel copper lines from 4LifeLines. 25 ft of tubing and some fittings come in a kit in their LTCC325KIT ($33.89 on Amazon). Nickel copper is very easy to work with and doesn't kink on the bends.
Yeah get the correct inner diameter tubing and build them yourself. Rent a flare tool and bender for free. 👌
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