Original type brake hose replacements? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HOTFUN · 09-06-2008, 08:17 PM

I'm dealing with my frame off restoration of my 72 K10 chassis and I ordered a set of front brake caliper hoses and the rear brake hose from OReilly's. I had them special order the Wagner brand after looking at their own Brake Best brand hoses and comparing it to my original hose. The originals are ribbed and larger diameter. The Wagner's came in and they were reboxed Brake Best duplicates and the print on the hoses was identical down to the letter including made in China.

What have you others been using for original replacement hoses? I have shyed away from NOS brake parts do to the age factor.

Thanks
Mark

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-06-2008, 08:22 PM

In line Tube is what we sell and use. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-06-2008, 08:33 PM

Here is a couple of pictures. WES

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 09-07-2008, 11:59 AM

I just make my own!!!! Easier and cheaper, and if I don't like them then it's my own fault!!!! LOL

71 super · 09-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Wes what do those hose run approx.? Also hy do they have the spring shield on them, the originals on my 72 did not have that on them? Thanks, Harold Shepard

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 09-07-2008, 10:08 PM

Here's my front hoses for my 72 that I made.

HOTFUN · 09-07-2008, 10:33 PM

I was trying to duplicate the factory original hoses which were about a 3/8 ribbed hose with about a 4 inch heavy protective cover at the caliper. The original protective covering was rubber ribbed legthwise to the hose if that makes sense. I'll try and take photo tomorrow. Thanks

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 09-08-2008, 09:46 PM

These are close to the original hoses, minus the rubber hose guard that you are talking about, I know what type you are looking for but most of the newer ones only have the wire guard, plain smooth rubber or a plastic guard avaiable...

stope4 · 09-08-2008, 11:35 PM

The hoses sold today aren't even close to what the originals looked like. It's pretty sad but the way it is. Because of this, I bought the inline tube stainless ones. They cost more but look really good.

09-06-2008, 08:17 PM	#1
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Original type brake hose replacements? I'm dealing with my frame off restoration of my 72 K10 chassis and I ordered a set of front brake caliper hoses and the rear brake hose from OReilly's. I had them special order the Wagner brand after looking at their own Brake Best brand hoses and comparing it to my original hose. The originals are ribbed and larger diameter. The Wagner's came in and they were reboxed Brake Best duplicates and the print on the hoses was identical down to the letter including made in China. What have you others been using for original replacement hoses? I have shyed away from NOS brake parts do to the age factor. Thanks Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed" Last edited by HOTFUN; 09-06-2008 at 08:23 PM.

09-06-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? In line Tube is what we sell and use. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-06-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? Here is a couple of pictures. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-07-2008, 11:59 AM	#4
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? I just make my own!!!! Easier and cheaper, and if I don't like them then it's my own fault!!!! LOL __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

09-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? Wes what do those hose run approx.? Also hy do they have the spring shield on them, the originals on my 72 did not have that on them? Thanks, Harold Shepard __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

09-07-2008, 10:08 PM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? Here's my front hoses for my 72 that I made. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

09-07-2008, 10:33 PM	#7
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? I was trying to duplicate the factory original hoses which were about a 3/8 ribbed hose with about a 4 inch heavy protective cover at the caliper. The original protective covering was rubber ribbed legthwise to the hose if that makes sense. I'll try and take photo tomorrow. Thanks __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

09-08-2008, 09:46 PM	#8
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? These are close to the original hoses, minus the rubber hose guard that you are talking about, I know what type you are looking for but most of the newer ones only have the wire guard, plain smooth rubber or a plastic guard avaiable... __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

09-08-2008, 11:35 PM	#9
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: Original type brake hose replacements? The hoses sold today aren't even close to what the originals looked like. It's pretty sad but the way it is. Because of this, I bought the inline tube stainless ones. They cost more but look really good.



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