It was that way from the factory. I didn’t bend it over the booster. 
And I have a power bleeder. Air stands no chance.
And I have a power bleeder. Air stands no chance.
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1989 Toyota 4Runner
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Building the truck my friend won’t be able to
Really ? I can't say I have been under the hood of any 89 4 runners, but I have never seen a brake line go above the reservoir
Oh ya. In this picture you can just see it on the far right climbing around it.
well there ya go
I found another photo of style like yours just didn't show as well
I found another photo of style like yours just didn't show as well
I agree with Wes - I ain’t never ever seen a brake line routed like that and I’ve been under the hood of a great number of Yota’s over the years.
I’m not say’n that it can’t be bled but I don’t think it came that way.
But, I could be wrong and just never took the time to notice it…
EDIT: I am wrong about this brake line routing path - read on and see pics.
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I’ve seen them routed like this pic but not wrapped around the P/B like the other pics… Hmmm.
This other style is as high as the over the booster so ........ I'm guessing this doable. Don't know what Toyota was thinking would be just as easy to go under than over
Don’t go telling the yota folks that the factory could have done it better. They get their panties in a wad quick.
hey I are one, have had 5 or 6 yota's Wife's current car is a Scion TC, My 1st was 72 Highlux with 750k miles plus when I sold it to a neighbor, Duaghter had a gen 1 Rav from 16 to 34 when it was totaled, I really liked that car. Couple more of Scions and Celica Gt
I hate to say it but I’ve owned almost more Yota’s than Chevys….but after adding them up I’ve had nine Chevys v/s seven Yota’s - so I’m safe.
79 FJ40
77 FJ40
90 HiLux P/U 2WD
94 FZJ80
92 FJ80
20 Tacoma OFF ROAD 4WD
78 FJ40
69 C/10
73 K/20
77 K/10
87 Sprint (I should not count this one)
83 K-3500
85 K-5
86 K-5
97 C-1500
83 K-30
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2000 4runner
2018 Tundra
1989 4Runner
2014 Silverado
2020 Silverado
1984 blazer
1985 blazer
Looks like I’m safe also.
2018 Tundra
1989 4Runner
2014 Silverado
2020 Silverado
1984 blazer
1985 blazer
Looks like I’m safe also.
Just counting the 62 to 67 Chevy II's I've owned I'm safe. 
That’s some STRONG credibility right there !!Just counting the 62 to 67 Chevy II's I've owned I'm safe.
My 85 has the brake lines the same way, pretty common on the 84-88/89 bodystyle pickups and 4runners.
I use a power bleeder
I use a power bleeder
Damn, I guess I never noticed while working on those years Yota’s - perhaps I should have opened my eyes a little more…
Next the burnout!
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Nice, glad to see it rolling!
Topped the power steering fluid off and went for a drive. All the noise from the pump stopped so I’m calling it good. This thing really does drive smooth and nice. Headlights suck though. Forgot how bad 1989 headlights were. Needs a blinker module as the lights turn on but they don’t flash. Steering has about 4” of slop but not surprising considering everything is original.
What’s the easiest way to bleed the clutch? Need to get that done. Going to buy all the fluids for everything tomorrow once pay day happens.
What’s the easiest way to bleed the clutch? Need to get that done. Going to buy all the fluids for everything tomorrow once pay day happens.
Powerbleeder, as that line goes higher then the c-master as well...
