I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee sport XJ with a 3inch lift and 31's. The hard brake line in the rear is rusted badly and leaking. I took it to a shop to get it repaired and they told me they had to run a new hard lined from the master cylinder all the way to the rear, cost for this $1000. I thinking of replacing the hard line with 3 AN Steel Braided brake lines. Wanted to see what yall thought about it?

 

Maybe just replace all the brake lines yourself with good old standard brake line, and move out of Maryland.

 

You could just buy the sections from an auto parts store, and bend/install them. It would be wayyyyy cheaper, and they'll last another 15+ years.
The rear hardline is pretty straightforward anyways, once you get out of the bends in the engine bay.

 

If you don't have a tubing bender use a socket as a die so you don't kink the line. But 1000 to run a new brake line. Holy cow it would only take a little over an hour...

 

Holy crap. I had mine done to the tune of $200...

 

I'm thinking you can buy a coil of hard brake line and all of the tools and fittings you need for under $100.

 

I think I bought a 25ft roll of hard brake for under $50 from auto zone. $1000 is murder

 

Or just buy a real tube bender and flare kit and do it right the first time.

 

Why not just run the steel braided hose? wont have to worry about bending and making flare kits. I know it wont last as long but should hold up for 5 or so years.

 

Pretty sure you can "do it right" without the bender. Yes bender makes it easier, but doesn't mean it's wrong without it. Yea, double flare kit would be necessary.

 

Have you priced steel braided hose? And fittings? Oh, wait, you were gonna pay someone $1000 to run new hard lines, nevermind...lol

(wonders if he goes to bimmers mechanic)

Seriously, though. Go get a flare tool, a bend tool, a roll of hard line, and brake fluid and do it yourself the right way and on the cheap.

 

pretty sure understanding how the bender works compared to a hunk of round metal would be good for you.

with your socket though

 

Actually have the bender, but thank you for your support

To the OP, if you really don't want to do it. Call a couple more shops and get prices. I'm sure someone around you can do it for around $250.

 

I used this set in 3/16" when I had to replace some lines:

http://www.eastwood.com/o-e-style-br...bing-kits.html

 

the rear hard line can be bought from Jeep for around $35-45 IIRC. I cant find the part number right now but do remember seeing someone do it