RE: Brake Hoses Too Short? Gen II 2" Drop, Need Help!

From: RayB (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Wed Mar 24 2004 - 09:20:07 EST


> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hey guys. We just noticed that the brake hoses are awfully snug.
>
> Here's my brake setup, FWIW, everything is new:
>
> BellTech Drop spindles
> BellTech shocks
> Mopar oem coil springs
> Raybestos rotors
> Raybestos calipers
> Raybestos pads
> Mopar oem brake hoses
>
> It seems like I need about an extra inch on the hoses. Has
> anyone else run
> into this problem? Am I missing something?
>
> Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com
>
> '95 Dakota CC 4x2 - 408 is done, truck isn't
> '03 Neon R/T - No mods...yet
>

I'm running basically the same set-up as you Bill, with the original brake
hoses, and haven't seen a problem with them in 12 years. You might consider
custom braided brake hoses if you're really concerned. Try
http://www.precisionbrakescompany.com/index.htm

RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html



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