I am looking for suggestions on who might carry SS Brake lines for my Durango that are pre formed? I launch my boat in Salt and Freshwater and I already have had a line failure.

Thanks for any info.

 

Replacement brake lines are best purchased from the dealer. For 98, 99 the two on the real axle ranger from 14-18 dollars each. The flexible line that goes from the long line(the one that runs from the front of the D) to the rear axle is best purchased through an auto parts store (i suggest these guys), any will work. If you need to replace the long line your best bet is to find one in a junk or salvage yard. The dear quotes this part at something around $800 in addition with over-sized shipping charges. I'm not sure about what material these are made out of.
A second option is to make your own lines. You'll need to find metal line of the same width as well as the B-nuts(parts store). Tools required are a tube bender, a tube cutter, and a flaring tool (i think they use a double flare for auto brake lines).. google will help with this one alot, here is a few links:
http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspensio...etool/ft-1.htm
This is a good sizing chart

 

I was just looking at the chart.. I think most auto brake lines are -1 or -2... but it still gives you an idea..

 

+1 on that chart Sum! You could also think about doing a OE brake line and covering it with a couple coats of Por15. It's a GREAT rust preventative and I've seen the stuff work absolute wonders on anything from gas tanks to horribly rusted fender wells. Check the product out if you don't know much about it:

http://www.por15.com/whatispor15.asp

 

I know you asked about pre-formed ss lines but I recently saw a Gearz program about how to form your own lines. Stacy David talked about the difference between the two types and the connectors for each. I did a search on his website but could not find it.
http://www.staceydavid.com/shows.php?tab=season5
It was a recent program and he was putting in the brake lines on the "Rat Roadster". He ended up using the regular steel lines, but the entire segment was very informative.
If someone finds it, please do share here.

 

Thanks everyone for taking the time in helping me with my planned replacement. I know there are companies that carry the stainless steel brake lines and there were some that asked me to send them the lines and they would manufacture them for me at a very reasonable price. I was just hoping that I missed someone out there that specialized in our Durangos and had them available. For those that have done replacements beyond the front lines you know it is a real pain to get to the back one near the fuel tank. You have to drop the fuel tank to make the replacement so If I have to do that I would have wanted to be able to replace the line and get the tank back on but I guess it looks like I have to buy the lines and make the replacement after I fabricate it to the original. Thanks for the effort.

 

I purchased my SS brake line kit from classictube.com. They are a little pricey but worth it in the end. I ended up purchasing my brake lines from them as well for my 69 Charger restoration. Great company and great sales staff.

 

check out techna-fit ss kits

http://www.techna-fit.com/hose.html