Before I jump into it, what are the odds that replacing my MC and installing new extended SS brake lines will result in a visit from the dreaded trio of bad hombres?

Not touching anything on ABS system (other than possibly the bleeding).

 

What code did you get?

 

No codes and no amigos. I'm just curious as to the possibility that doing that work will somehow lead to it. The lines and MC are getting replaced regardless, but I'm mentally preparing myself for the possibility, if it exists.

No codes and no lights is so nice. Almost dictates what you want to mess with. Almost.

 

I don't see how doing that work could trigger The Boys From South of the Border.

 

It's a Land Rover....

 

Excellent point but I don't think you should have reason to suspect trouble. About 3 months ago I put my 04 up on blocks for two days and replaced all the brake lines with extended lines and then rebuilt all four calipers, replaced the rotors & pads and replaced the fluid with new.

I had the whole system open for almost 48 hours during the process (painting & rebuilding the calipers took longer than anticipated) but I had no visit from the Tres Amigos. Don't see why you would either from normal"ish" maintenance.

I recommend the proper flare wrenches and a pair of needle nose vice grips if you also plan on doing the two rubber lines in the front, drivers side wheel well that feed the back two brake lines. I'm not trying to scare you off but it was an exercise in patience, creative cursing and willpower to not chug cheap bourbon right from the bottle. Watch the "do it yourself" video that A/B has on their site and you will know all you need to know. At least for the brake lines.

How To Install Brake Hoses On A Discovery II With Raised Suspension

 

Hah.

Mother and father were Scottish. Spent an entire youth in, around, and under a long string of Triumphs, Morgans, MG's, Austin Healeys and Rovers. My resistance to frustration is high.

My Scottish temper, however, is rather well developed also...

 

im guessing u went with the AB extended kit? How do you like it. I've noticed it's the only kit with all 6 instead of just 4 lines and I always have a blue moon or makers mark and coke when I'm working on a rover

 

AB kit is quality - as far as I know, it's the first SS brake lines I've seen. I have 4 installed so far. The 2 that go from the modulator to the rear hard pipes are a real pain in the butt to install.

The AB video only uses 1 wrench to break the fittings free... that's not right, use a pair of pliers on the other side of the fitting to hold it so the lines don't bend and twist. The "rock back and forth" style in the video makes no sense to me.

 

Agreed, the AB kit is definitely quality. And I definitely agree with using 2 wrenches. And use a ton of penetrating oil and be patient. The two additional lines took me as long to replace as the other four lines. But you need to be careful with the hard lines so you don't break one.

Not a hard job and once done you won't be worrying about it again. All in all I think it was a great upgrade for the $.