Do I Extended Brake Lines For New Lift Kit?

Hey guys just wondering if I need new extended brake lines for my 2003 Tacoma PreRunner.

Tomorrow I will be installing a 1st gen OME suspension kit, with Dakar heavy duty leaf springs and 281 coils in the front.

Do I need new brake lines? I few that I should since the truck will be lifted 2.5"-3" and I don't think the old ones will be too long to support that change in height.

Need some opinions and recommendations where I can buy them.

Thanks.

 

I think you really only want it for the rear.

 

You don't need to change the front lines (unless they are original, then you may want to anyway). But you for sure should change the rear brake line with a lift, as well as get a LSPV relocation bracket that is the same height as your lift.

While you're changing the lines, it's helpful to get an assortment of rubber stoppers to prevent the brake fluid from draining. Keep a watchful eye on the master cylinder. You do not want the reservoir to go dry, otherwise, you're gonna have a bad time.

While you're at it, flush a ton of new fluid in as you bleed the brakes

 

Toytec doesn't charge too much for a 4" longer rear brake line. Under $30 I think. I did. Better to be safe than sorry IMO.

 

I tried replacing mine awhile ago and ended up stripping the nut to remove it cus I wasn’t using a flare wrench so don’t be like me. I ended up being able to bend the bracket so it gave me the slack I needed. I wouldn’t suggest doing it that way though.

 

I definitely needed it for mine when I lifted my rear. After installing new leaf, I started to flex the rear and it was pulling on the lines and it wasn't even at full flex.