Suggestions for longer brake hoses - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gopokes · 03-04-2011, 02:40 PM

I'm finally getting to the brake lines on my truck. I picked up some new rubber hoses at autozone, but realized after I got them on they were going to be to short for the full cycle of my airbags. I talked to them again earlier but all of the people working in there right now weren't much help. Does anyone know of a different hose I can use that would be a few inches longer, maybe a different year model or something? I was really hoping I could get them today locally instead of having to order them online. Thanks, Donnie

**N2TRUX** · 03-04-2011, 03:01 PM

If you cant find them locally, Summit will ship them quickly
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vasquezmrysvll · 03-04-2011, 03:07 PM

try raybestos part #BH36761. i got some for my truck, they are intended for blazers.a bit log for my application, but better than too short i guess?

cdowns · 03-04-2011, 03:22 PM

speedway motors has brake hoses in different lenghts

**lolife99** · 03-04-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

try raybestos part #BH36761. i got some for my truck, they are intended for blazers.a bit log for my application, but better than too short i guess?

That number comes up as a '73 K10 part.
I have used 2wd '73 hoses.

vasquezmrysvll · 03-04-2011, 04:40 PM

i tried the 2wd, and they seemed to be too short? my hard lines are in front of the crossmember, pre-71 i believe? anyhoo, they work for me.

SCOTI · 03-04-2011, 04:50 PM

73-87 'factory relacement' type hoses are slightly longer vs. 71-72 (1-2").

I compared some 2wd to 4wd rubber lines after reading on here that they were longer but found the 4wd lines were not longer. Of course, I haven't checked every possibility, but I would verify 1st before assuming one is longer vs. the other.

**lolife99** · 03-04-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

i tried the 2wd, and they seemed to be too short? my hard lines are in front of the crossmember, pre-71 i believe? anyhoo, they work for me.

71-72 are on the front side of the crossmember.
67-70 are on the rear side of the crossmember.

colin_havens · 03-05-2011, 01:37 AM

I dont know if you have thought about switching to braided stainless, but thats what I did. THIS PLACE was local to me when I lived just outside Memphis, and they had everything in stock. I just measured for the lengths I needed, and they made them up with adapters and all. Pricey, but really nice stuff.

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2011, 06:56 AM

71-72 1 ton dually hoses are 1 inch longer than 1/2 ton hoses but otherwise identical. I use them on lowered trucks as they fit better. I buy them from Kennys Trucks for about 45 per pair.

gopokes · 03-06-2011, 12:37 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys. I ended up at napa and the guys in there actually were some help. Long story short after trying two other lengths and 3 trips back and forth I ended up just drilling a hole in the tab on the back side of the crossmember and using the factory length hoses.

I am running all new hard lines so it's all good.
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03-04-2011, 02:40 PM	#1
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Suggestions for longer brake hoses I'm finally getting to the brake lines on my truck. I picked up some new rubber hoses at autozone, but realized after I got them on they were going to be to short for the full cycle of my airbags. I talked to them again earlier but all of the people working in there right now weren't much help. Does anyone know of a different hose I can use that would be a few inches longer, maybe a different year model or something? I was really hoping I could get them today locally instead of having to order them online. Thanks, Donnie __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

03-04-2011, 03:01 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses If you cant find them locally, Summit will ship them quickly Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2011, 03:07 PM	#3
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses try raybestos part #BH36761. i got some for my truck, they are intended for blazers.a bit log for my application, but better than too short i guess? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

03-04-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses speedway motors has brake hoses in different lenghts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-04-2011, 04:40 PM	#6
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses i tried the 2wd, and they seemed to be too short? my hard lines are in front of the crossmember, pre-71 i believe? anyhoo, they work for me. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

03-04-2011, 04:50 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses 73-87 'factory relacement' type hoses are slightly longer vs. 71-72 (1-2"). I compared some 2wd to 4wd rubber lines after reading on here that they were longer but found the 4wd lines were not longer. Of course, I haven't checked every possibility, but I would verify 1st before assuming one is longer vs. the other. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-05-2011, 01:37 AM	#9
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses I dont know if you have thought about switching to braided stainless, but thats what I did. THIS PLACE was local to me when I lived just outside Memphis, and they had everything in stock. I just measured for the lengths I needed, and they made them up with adapters and all. Pricey, but really nice stuff.

03-05-2011, 06:56 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses 71-72 1 ton dually hoses are 1 inch longer than 1/2 ton hoses but otherwise identical. I use them on lowered trucks as they fit better. I buy them from Kennys Trucks for about 45 per pair. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 03-05-2011 at 06:56 AM.

03-06-2011, 12:37 PM	#11
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Suggestions for longer brake hoses Thanks for all the responses guys. I ended up at napa and the guys in there actually were some help. Long story short after trying two other lengths and 3 trips back and forth I ended up just drilling a hole in the tab on the back side of the crossmember and using the factory length hoses. I am running all new hard lines so it's all good. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224



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