JL Brake Line Relocation Kit

[WVrubicon]

I did a Mopar 2" lift on my JL but it came out to about 3" in the end. I am worried about the brake lines and have heard there are relocation kits that adjust where the lines are held to the frame but I can't seem to find anything on the net. Has anyone relocated these mounts or did you just add extended lines?

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[4xFUN]

I did a Mopar 2" lift on my JL but it came out to about 3" in the end. I am worried about the brake lines and have heard there are relocation kits that adjust where the lines are held to the frame but I can't seem to find anything on the net. Has anyone relocated these mounts or did you just add extended lines?

Rancho makes a nice one that I used, PN RS62136 only cost about $30.


EDIT NOTES: These are for the parking brake lines and the center mounting bolt should be installed from the top of bracket down as shown and not from the bottom up as in Rancho's instructions. This is to avoid any potential rubbing of the bolt on the gas filler neck.

 

[Spank]

I did a Mopar 2" lift on my JL but it came out to about 3" in the end. I am worried about the brake lines and have heard there are relocation kits that adjust where the lines are held to the frame but I can't seem to find anything on the net. Has anyone relocated these mounts or did you just add extended lines?

I've been running the Mopar 2" lift for three years now and had the same result (3" of lift). I haven't had any issues with my brake lines and I've exercised this kit to its maximum capabilities.

 

[Roky]

I did a Mopar 2" lift on my JL but it came out to about 3" in the end. I am worried about the brake lines and have heard there are relocation kits that adjust where the lines are held to the frame but I can't seem to find anything on the net. Has anyone relocated these mounts or did you just add extended lines?

I use these ....... best 23.00 I’ve spent...

 

[Headbarcode]

I can't remember if this is the exact one that I used for the front brake line frame brackets, but they're all pretty much the same. I also used the Teraflex anchor brackets that Roky posted above.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...01-clayton-front-brake-line-bracket-extension

 

[Tech Tim]

I use these .......

Yep, those are awesome!

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/brake-line-brackets/1101255-teraflex-front-brake-line-anchor-kit

 

[Tech Tim]

Rancho makes a nice one that I used, PN RS62136 only cost about $30.

EDIT NOTES: These are for the parking brake lines and the center mounting bolt should be installed from the top of bracket down as shown and not from the bottom up as in Rancho's instructions. This is to avoid any potential rubbing of the bolt on the gas filler neck.

Those are the nicest parking brake cable brackets out of a kit that I've installed. Hands down better than any others.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...rancho-performance-e-brake-relocation-bracket

From our Rancho install write-up: http://www.northridgenation.com/rancho-2-lift-kit-for-your-wrangler-jl-install-how-to/

 

[XxsullyxX123]

While the Mopar lift does give more height than advertised, the real factor into what would strain the brake lines would be the “downtravel“ you get when fully flexing the suspension. Same with any wear and tear on the driveshaft. From what I understand, the Fox shocks paired with this lift don’t allow for enough downtravel to cause an issue with the brake lines/driveshaft.

Full disclosure: this is NOT from personal experience, but through my significant reading of these forums as I plan my own build.

 

[WVrubicon]

I had the same exact concerns and after reading responses here I ended up purchasing the Teraflex relocation kit. In the end I now have more than enough brake line, didn't have to bleed brakes (huge win), and the kit was super easy to install.

 

[JMP]

Those are the nicest parking brake cable brackets out of a kit that I've installed. Hands down better than any others.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...rancho-performance-e-brake-relocation-bracket

From our Rancho install write-up: http://www.northridgenation.com/rancho-2-lift-kit-for-your-wrangler-jl-install-how-to/

What amount of droop (sock length) necessitates these?

 

[Tech Tim]

What amount of droop (sock length) necessitates these?

Rancho includes those with their 2" lift kits.

 

[Stuckinthesand]

What amount of droop (sock length) necessitates these?

I can tell you with the AEV 2.5" lift on my sport s I needed to add an extension bracket to the front because they were tight at full droop. Rear was still fine.

https://www.claytonoffroad.com/prod...front-brake-line-bracket-extension-2018-jl-jt

 

[JMP]

I can tell you with the AEV 2.5" lift on my sport s I needed to add an extension bracket to the front because they were tight at full droop. Rear was still fine.

https://www.claytonoffroad.com/prod...front-brake-line-bracket-extension-2018-jl-jt

I have that one. I haven’t done the rear though. I’m about to switch shocks to longer 30.5” ones and will probably just do the rears.

 

[Stuckinthesand]

At that length I think you may need a new driveshaft as well. If I recall correctly anything over 28" or 29" will be an issue.

 

[BDinTX]

For those that did the new brake line things, how did you pry the original ones from the brake line.
Just "very carefully" or is there more to it?

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