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1997 4wd Ford Ranger The Sweet Spot Short Flex Line

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Extended radius arms provide more suspension travel with less caster change. Note the clean brake-line routing. A short flex line ties in with a hard line that runs the length of the radius arm. At the front of the arm, a short flex line connects to the brake caliper. This brake-line routing method keeps the brake line from getting snagged by terra firma, suspension, and rolling stock.
1997 Ford Ranger - The Sweet Spot

Extended radius arms provide more suspension travel with less caster change. Note the clean brake-line routing. A short flex line ties in with a hard line that runs the length of the radius arm. At the front of the arm, a short flex line connects to the brake caliper. This brake-line routing method keeps the brake line from getting snagged by terra firma, suspension, and rolling stock.  View Related Article