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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Tyrefryer on January 18, 2013, 09:23:21 PM

Title: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Tyrefryer on January 18, 2013, 09:23:21 PM
Hi, I need to replace the four steel brake pipes from the main brake line out to the hoses connected to the calipers as they are "excessively corroded". It's on a 1997 ZJ 4.0 Grand Cherokee

So far I haven't been able to find a supplier for made up lines. I have a flaring kit and I believe that the pipe size is 3/16". Can anyone advise me on what the fitting sizes are, I'm guessing that they're ANP rather than Metric?

Does anyone know who can supply the fittings or alternatively who can supply the lines made up? I'm guessing it will be quite a bit cheaper if I make them up myself and if so, that would be the preferred route.

Thanks for any advice.
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Jonny Jeep on January 18, 2013, 09:43:52 PM
I think the fittings are 3/8" UNF.
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: MOCAJ on January 19, 2013, 12:17:32 AM
you can get the fittings from Lighthouse Jeep. DIY is the way forward  :greggmo:
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Bubba on January 19, 2013, 09:02:46 AM
i generaly re use the fittings when i make brake pipes
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: daggie on January 19, 2013, 09:26:51 AM
i generaly re use the fittings when i make brake pipes


 :imwitstupid: :003:
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Tyrefryer on January 19, 2013, 09:51:00 AM
i generaly re use the fittings when i make brake pipes

Can't do that unfortunately, they're rotten.
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Tyrefryer on January 19, 2013, 09:53:17 AM
you can get the fittings from Lighthouse Jeep. DIY is the way forward  :greggmo:

Thanks, got a link or phone number? I can't find them. Thanks.
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Bubba on January 19, 2013, 10:05:45 AM
i generaly re use the fittings when i make brake pipes

Can't do that unfortunately, they're rotten.


very odd do you park it in the north sea ?

lightys 01953 681237    be ready for an interesting consumer experience
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Tyrefryer on January 19, 2013, 10:48:20 AM
i generaly re use the fittings when i make brake pipes

Can't do that unfortunately, they're rotten.


very odd do you park it in the north sea ?

lightys 01953 681237    be ready for an interesting consumer experience

No but they don't look too great and I expect are likely to round off during removal and for the cost of replacement, I'd prefer not to re-use 16 year old brake parts, but I'll give it a go. Thanks for the number.
Title: Re: ZJ Brake Pipe Fittings Sizes or Brake Pipe Supplier
Post by: Bubba on January 19, 2013, 11:56:16 AM
no problemo as long as you get sorted its all good