JKS PN2291 User Manual

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JKS HD Extended Brake Line Installation

PN 2291

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Installation

1. REMOVE ORIGINAL BRAKE HOSES

Disconnect the hard metal brake tube from the
original rubber brake hose that is attached to
vehicle chassis. HINT: Plug the metal tube to
prevent brake fluid from leaking.

Remove the original brake hose mounting
bracket from chassis and save original bolt.

Disconnect the original rubber brake hose from
the caliper. Discard both copper washers, but
retain the original bolt.

2. INSTALL NEW HD EXTENDED

BRAKE

LINES

Attach square end of HD Extended Brake Line
(A) to caliper with new Copper Washers (B),
and insert the original bolt.

HINT: Install with new copper washers as
indicated above, making sure brake line will not
contact tire.

Using a torque wrench, tighten the original bolt
to 23 ft-lbs.

Position the new brake line Mounting Bracket
(C) in original location on chassis.

Install new Mounting Bracket (C) to chassis
using the original brake hose mounting bolt
if possible. Otherwise install Mounting Bracket
to chassis using the supplied Self Tapping
Screws (E).

Insert opposite end of HD Extended Brake Line
(A) into Mounting Bracket (C) and secure with
the supplied Retainer Clip (D).

Attach the original hard metal brake tube to HD
Extended Brake Line (A) and tighten securely.

3. BLEED FRONT BRAKES

Refill the master cylinder reservoir with the
approved brake fluid.

Bleed the front brakes per the factory service
manual instructions for your vehicle.

4. POST-INSTALLATION

Check brake lines to ensure they do not
interfere with tires or any moving parts. Brake
lines should also be checked at maximum
suspension extension (droop) to ensure length
is sufficient. HINT: On vehicles lifted less than
4.0”, it may be necessary to secure the brake
line away from any other components.

Check all hardware to ensure it has been
correctly installed and tightened to factory
torque specifications.

Maintenance

Check torque specifications as part of regular vehicle
maintenance schedule.