Run brake lines before the differential install?

[danmas]

Subject says it all. I am ready to install my differential and all of the rear irs. Before I do that, should I run the brake lines? Does it matter?

[scrubs]

Subject says it all. I am ready to install my differential and all of the rear irs. Before I do that, should I run the brake lines? Does it matter?

I just ran out to look at my rear end (the car's, I guess). I took a crappy pic, and if you stay high you might be ok, but I would do the IRS first. As you might be able to see, the brake lines and IRS live in the same neighborhood. You can bend lines to do whatever, but when the IRS et al go in, they go where they go and the lines will need to move if they are in the way. That could mean simple hand bends or....new runs. I am a newb and just my $0.02.

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[robmccon]

I ran the rear brakes lines after the IRS was installed. I wanted to make sure the mounting tab for the brake hose was in the ideal location.

[edwardb]

Agree with the posts already made. Complete both rear and front suspensions before brake lines. That will give you the best view of where to place the lines, the pickup points for the flex lines, etc.

[danmas]

Thanks! Appreciate the advice..