Brake Line replacement question

[mijohnst]

Hey guys... I haven't been on in a while because after the pandemic shutdown I've had to divert my attention to other things. My 2005 Tahoe was running great until this past weekend. Actually, it's still running great but one of the steel brake lines busted so I'm getting ready to replace it.

I've been watching some YouTube and there are some great videos that have been really helpful. My only issue is I can't find a diagram of my Tahoe. Most videos show a single steel line running to a connector close to the spare tire. I have 2 steel lines running back there from my ABS. It's tripped me up because I ordered a kit that supposedly fit but I'm short a line.

Does anyone know why mine is different than everyone else's? Thanks again... Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[wjburken]

Hey guys... I haven't been on in a while because after the pandemic shutdown I've had to divert my attention to other things. My 2005 Tahoe was running great until this past weekend. Actually, it's still running great but one of the steel brake lines busted so I'm getting ready to replace it.

I've been watching some YouTube and there are some great videos that have been really helpful. My only issue is I can't find a diagram of my Tahoe. Most videos show a single steel line running to a connector close to the spare tire. I have 2 steel lines running back there from my ABS. It's tripped me up because I ordered a kit that supposedly fit but I'm short a line.

Does anyone know why mine is different than everyone else's? Thanks again... Hope everyone is doing well.

Can’t remember the particulars but yes, some options have an additional line. @Rocket Man has discussed this a few times so he should be able to shed some more light on the matter.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Can’t remember the particulars but yes, some options have an additional line. @Rocket Man has discussed this a few times so he should be able to shed some more light on the matter.

Isn't it something like JL4?

 

[mijohnst]

Thank you for the response guys! You're right Tony, it is JL4, which means I have Active Break Control. Like an idiot, I assumed that all brakes were the same on these. I found a good video to help others that might have the same issue. The only thing I don't like is having to use Dorman aftermarket replacement but I'm going to make an exception for this.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Thank you for the response guys! You're right Tony, it is JL4, which means I have Active Break Control. Like an idiot, I assumed that all brakes were the same on these. I found a good video to help others that might have the same issue. The only thing I don't like is having to use Dorman aftermarket replacement but I'm going to make an exception for this.

That was a pretty good video. Made the job seem totally doable by an average diy'er. I'm in NJ, which is a salt state, so the only issue I could think of--those body mount bolts might snap from being so rusty. Other then that--great vid.

 

[OR VietVet]

Plus he has the mid west twang to his voice. When I lived in Mo. I heard that alot. That was a great video. Just to be sure I did look at my 2002 for the JL4 and thankfully I do not have that. The video said starts in 2003 but I had to look to be sure.

@mijohnst, have fun with this repair. I already know you like a challenge, like you had with your heater core work.

 

[mijohnst]

Well Ron, you know that I wouldn't have been able to do all that with my heater core and catalytic converter (and many other issues!) without you and the members of this forum. The knowledge and expertise has been invaluable.

Plus he has the mid west twang to his voice. When I lived in Mo. I heard that alot. That was a great video. Just to be sure I did look at my 2002 for the JL4 and thankfully I do not have that. The video said starts in 2003 but I had to look to be sure.

@mijohnst, have fun with this repair. I already know you like a challenge, like you had with your heater core work.

 

[OR VietVet]

Oh GOSH, now I am blushing.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thank you for the response guys! You're right Tony, it is JL4, which means I have Active Break Control. Like an idiot, I assumed that all brakes were the same on these. I found a good video to help others that might have the same issue. The only thing I don't like is having to use Dorman aftermarket replacement but I'm going to make an exception for this.

Nice find on this video. Best one I've seen.

 

[Larryjb]

Good, now I know who to ask when it comes time to do my heater core and brake lines.

Well Ron, you know that I wouldn't have been able to do all that with my heater core and catalytic converter (and many other issues!) without you and the members of this forum. The knowledge and expertise has been invaluable.