Freelander 1 Extended brake lines for lift kits??

Anyone know if you need extended brake lines for any of the lift kits?

I have emailed Muddymods, but no reply as of yet. And sadly their website is rather devoid of information.

I know they sell kits with or without brake lines. But I'm not seeing any info on if they are required at all?


Likewise I assume the ABS sensors don't need extending either?


On a similar note. Does anyone know what happens with the suspension travel with the different kits vs stock? I assume on a stock vehicle compression and extension are limited by the strut or is there a separate bump stop? As the spacer goes on top of the strut it is a bit like a quasi "body lift" as it lifts the body away from upper suspension mount and not having an upper control Arm doesn't cause the same bother as other IFS/IRS setups. It does leave the diff in place, so I assume CV angle changes with the lift. And I'm also guessing total suspension travel from full compression to full droop remains the same as stock, just happening further away from the body (by however much the lift block is, i.e. 40mm).

Don't take my words as gospel, but I think its the 50mm kits that require brake (& ABS?) lines extended and cuts into the bodywork/chassis (at front). I think you can get away without those with smaller lifts - but may be wrong.

You're right about the CV's 'enabling' the lift. Some will say this does not affect life of the drive shafts, but I'm sure it will, and if you do 'average mileage' then you'll be dramatically increasing the likelyhood of drive shaft's needing replacement.

I've always assumed suspension travel was unchanged with a Freelander lift. I think the only way to after that is with aftermarket shock and springs - which can also give a lift. A lot more expensive than 4 lumps of ally. I think @htr used Dobinson springs on his F1, but retained standard shocks. IIRC this gave him about a 20mm lift, a ride more to his liking and a bit more travel, but not much.

Thanks. Still nothing from Muddy mods

Would be nice to know for sure, as the stainless brake lines massively increase the cost.

Have a look at this

As mentioned in the first paragraph don't go for the 50mm kit unless you really really need it. the 30mm or 40mm kits are easier to fit.
I don't remember changing the front brakes but had to replace the brake pipes at the rear as they broke when being loosened.