Brake Lines. Are they same/similar for all cars/vehicles?

khan_sultan · 17th October 2008, 19:34

Friends,

I have a question about brake lines. I am planning to do some modifications on my Gypsy that would require extended brake lines.

Now getting extended brake lines for a Gypsy is a tough task here in India. So I have this basic question:

Can a brake line of one vehicle be put in a different vehicle? After all the purpose of a brake line in any vehicle is the same -- to supply b-fluid to the braking system.

The end points should logically be same/similar. But are they??

If this were possible, then I can look out for the brake line of the vehicle that would suit my extended brake line requirements.

Here is a sample image of an extended brake line.

Brake Lines. Are they same/similar for all cars/vehicles?-samurai_brakelines.jpg

Cheers,

v1p3r · 18th October 2008, 00:22

No they're not AFAIK. Very cheap to get braided lines for Fords and Hondas from the UK and US, but SOL for Suzukis. Almost twice the price in some cases.

khan_sultan · 18th October 2008, 09:00

Ok. I can get the extended brake lines for Samurai's from US also but as you said they are quite expensive. I was thinking if some vehicles brake lines could be used then it would help :-)

At times many different vehicles share the same/similar part, so am exploring if I am in luck here.

vikram_d · 18th October 2008, 12:12

You can get extended brake lines made. There are a number of shops on S.P. Road that deal in hydraulic hoses. They should be able to make the extended lines for you of any size. Also the end fittings can be kept same as per your gypsy requirements.

khan_sultan · 18th October 2008, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram_d

... There are a number of shops on S.P. Road that deal in hydraulic hoses. They should be able to make the extended lines for you of any size. Also the end fittings can be kept same as per your gypsy requirements.

Wow, that's a great idea/input. Never thought of that -- even though have got some stuff for 4x4 from these hydraulic shops.

Thanks for the idea Vikram.

Cheers,

SirAlec · 19th October 2008, 01:17

Why do you need to increase the brake lines, just curious.??

khan_sultan · 19th October 2008, 05:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

Why do you need to increase the brake lines, just curious.??

. I will be doing the SPOA mod for my Gypsy in near future. So planning for that in advance. extended brake lines are one of the few critical components required for that.

Cheers,

SirAlec · 19th October 2008, 22:57

Ofcourse SPOA! Actually SPOA kits are available with everything, the kit contains everything. Down south you people are lucky to have many importers. Its the west and east we have problems.

ilangop · 20th October 2008, 17:02

Take a sample to any auto store and have it physically checked with another longer one. You can compare the connectors also.

khan_sultan · 22nd October 2008, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

Ofcourse SPOA! Actually SPOA kits are available with everything, the kit contains everything. Down south you people are lucky to have many importers. Its the west and east we have problems.

SirAlec, this will not be an 'imported kit' mod. It will be an Indian DIY job (at a capable mechanic's place). Hence have to plan for the extended brake lines sourcing locally itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilangop

Take a sample to any auto store and have it physically checked with another longer one. You can compare the connectors also.

Thanks. Will try that option also.

17th October 2008, 19:34	#1
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,946 Thanked: 6,469 Times View My Garage	Brake Lines. Are they same/similar for all cars/vehicles? Friends, I have a question about brake lines. I am planning to do some modifications on my Gypsy that would require extended brake lines. Now getting extended brake lines for a Gypsy is a tough task here in India. So I have this basic question: Can a brake line of one vehicle be put in a different vehicle? After all the purpose of a brake line in any vehicle is the same -- to supply b-fluid to the braking system. The end points should logically be same/similar. But are they?? If this were possible, then I can look out for the brake line of the vehicle that would suit my extended brake line requirements. Here is a sample image of an extended brake line. Cheers,
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18th October 2008, 00:22	#2
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,359 Thanked: 7,455 Times View My Garage	No they're not AFAIK. Very cheap to get braided lines for Fords and Hondas from the UK and US, but SOL for Suzukis. Almost twice the price in some cases.
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18th October 2008, 09:00	#3
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,946 Thanked: 6,469 Times View My Garage	Ok. I can get the extended brake lines for Samurai's from US also but as you said they are quite expensive. I was thinking if some vehicles brake lines could be used then it would help :-) At times many different vehicles share the same/similar part, so am exploring if I am in luck here.
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18th October 2008, 12:12	#4
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,188 Times	You can get extended brake lines made. There are a number of shops on S.P. Road that deal in hydraulic hoses. They should be able to make the extended lines for you of any size. Also the end fittings can be kept same as per your gypsy requirements.
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19th October 2008, 01:17	#6
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	Why do you need to increase the brake lines, just curious.??
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19th October 2008, 22:57	#8
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	Ofcourse SPOA! Actually SPOA kits are available with everything, the kit contains everything. Down south you people are lucky to have many importers. Its the west and east we have problems.
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20th October 2008, 17:02	#9
ilangop BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 993 Thanked: 928 Times View My Garage	Take a sample to any auto store and have it physically checked with another longer one. You can compare the connectors also.
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