Written By - Pavementsucks.com - 11/9/2007
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After 130,000 miles of roads, dirt, mud, water, rocks, sticks and time, I needed to replace my factory rubber brake lines. The original ones allowed for a mushy pedal feel under all braking conditions, and after a hard panic stop, I would feel the brakes slipping as the rubber expanded and relieved hydraulic pressure from the calipers. Instead of simply replacing the vulnerable rubber OEM style lines, I decided to take a proactive approach and upgrade, just like any good 4x4 owner should. I decided to upgrade to stainless steel braided lines to help maintain a firm pedal feel and protect the lines from off-road dangers.After searching around for ready made and in stock kits for the Dodge Ram, I was told about a kit from EGR Severe Service Brakes. The EGR kit included all the neccessary harware (clips, fittings, banjo bolt washers, and brackets) and are MIL-SPEC and DOT Approved. They feature a larger I.D. kevlar reinforced teflon hose with a stainless steel braided covering. All the ends are CNC machined and the lines also have springs strategically crimped on the lines to avoid abrasion from contact and rubbing with the frame or axle. EGR also offers custom lengths. Due to my 3" lift and the fact that when my wheels are at full turn, the caliper portion of hte original lines are stretched tight, I ordered my lines with an extra 3" between the frame and axle and an extra 1" from the axle to the caliper. While I have not had issues with the lift stretching the lines, if I ever go higher, I am covered.