I'm looking into replacing the rubber brake hoses on my DII ('00 with 105K) with the braided steel lines from Atlantic British. The thing that's confusing me is the two lines that go from the ABS modulator to the rear brakes. (the two on the right in the picture) Are these two lines included in the kit from Atlantic British? I see where I can order replacement rubber lines separate from the kit, but why not replace ALL the flex lines with braided steel? Does anyone sell a braided steel line kit that has all 6 lines for the DII?

Thanks in advance!

 

Looking at the RAVE manual it looks like there is only 2 lines going to the rear brakes, one per side. It should be hard line back to just above the axle then a rubber line going between the frame and brake caliper that allows the axle to move. The braided line only replaces the rubber lines.

 

I looked at the RAVE manual too. The diagrams aren't very detailed, and I didn't see a closeup view like the picture I posted. Atlantic British sells item # SHB101350G which appears to be a replacement for the lines I took a picture of.

So again my questions are: Does the AB braided steel kit include these lines? Or does someone else make a set that includes these lines?

Thanks

 

Where on the vehicle are the lines in the picture located? Am I correct that those are at the front of the vehicle coming off the ABS modulator? I think the only way you're going to get braided lines to replace those is to have them custom made because of the hard line going into them.

 

Call them and find out?

 

You're right AK I took the picture inside the driver front wheel well. These come off the ABS modulator and go to the rear wheels.

I called Atlantic British today and the guy said their kit only has the lines to the wheels. He said most people upgrade to the braided lines looking for the added durability when off-roading, and people aren't so concerned with those two lines that hug so close to the frame.

Unless someone else has a better suggestion, I'll just replace those two with new rubber hoses.

 

I got my braided line kit from DAP. It included all 6 lines. I was after a firmer pedal. That said...I have yet to install the 2 from the body to the frame. Replacing the four at the wheels made a big difference in pedal firmness. It just always seemed like the ones below the modulator were going to be really tough to get to, so I have never gotten around to them.