front brake hoses 1971 ????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sactoC10 · 09-12-2003, 10:51 AM

OK,

Why in all the catalogues are the 71-72 front brake hoses listed as exclusive parts, anyone know? I want to replace mine, yet there is not a single auto parts place in town that has a set.

I can't help but think that they must be interchangeable with some other chevy 1/2 ton brake set-up, but no one is offering that information.

I actually just (like five minutes ago) had a local Chevy dealer parts guy tell me that he couldn't get any...how goofed up was that?

Help please...I need to replace these.

JT

**CPNE** · 09-12-2003, 11:06 AM

You may get away with interchanging 73-up but they ARE different and these are brakes you're working with so i DON'T recommend it.

I used NAPA and no they were not in stock, but I had them the next day.

Whoever told you they could not get them wanted you to "go away" so I'd not patronize that store again. They lied to you.

1971 Cheyenne · 09-12-2003, 11:21 AM

CPNE is right.

Don't mess around seeing if hoses will work, Like he said, these arn't something like a airconditioner (nonessential) these are BRAKES!

Having said that, Shop around through all the vendors web pages. I got mine through GMC Pauls.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/brakes_2.htm 2/3rds way down that page, you'll see them, they're 39.95 or something like that.

Also, don't hesitate with buying From GMC Pauls. He's one of the best!

Hope this helps!

P.S. Napa most definately should be able to get them. Might have to order them, but their orders usually come like twice a week,

'71

**CPNE** · 09-12-2003, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971 Cheyenne
CPNE is right.

I don't get that response often!

sactoC10 · 09-12-2003, 12:22 PM

Yeah, if you can believe it, that ding-a-ling who told me they were no longer available was from a large chevy dealership in sacramento that promotes itself as a performance dealer. What a joke. If I drove my truck in there, probably half of the people who work there would come out gawking at it and surprised at how nice it is. No, I won't be going there for anything.

And yes, there is a local Napa thay can get them for me by tomorrow, but I have to try one other place that is only about 5 minutes from my home...and probably a minute from the Napa store.

Just learned about this place in the last 30 minutes, my new favorite toy store I am sure! <http://www.chevytruckshop.com/>

No, I won't try to adapt any brake related parts, just thought that there's be something that could simply bolt into place.

Thanks
JT

1971 Cheyenne · 09-12-2003, 12:55 PM

DANG!!! you gotta go check out that place man!!!!

I wouldn't be going to the Chevy place anymore either. Thats just plain pathetic!

CPNE: Once in a rare while, "the blind squirrel finds an acorn in the woods" .

'71

7d14xfun · 09-12-2003, 03:07 PM

If you have a 4x4, I got a set from Wagner part # F97653. It says "LH-RH" on the box. Only saved one box though. Been years since I've installed them, I'm assuming that the part # will do both sides.

1969 GMC · 09-12-2003, 06:17 PM

I had some problems getting brake hoses for my 4x4 recently. According to Napa they were no longer made, and Advance Auto Parts tried to charge me $106 for them. Luckily CarQuest supplies parts at my dads workplace, and they had them for $13/each IIRC. If you need me to look up the p/n, just shoot me a PM.

jose · 09-12-2003, 08:35 PM

1969 GMC could you please pm me the P/N to the brake hose's .

chucks70 · 09-12-2003, 08:45 PM

He gave me the part # before, it was BRK SP4661 Brake Hose. Just happened to have it close by.

Suicide-D · 09-12-2003, 09:18 PM

I went through that earlier this year...

link to my post

I found the 70 nova line to work great. I'll bet you a dollar if you order the OEM part from a local parts house it will be wrong....

1969 GMC · 09-12-2003, 10:13 PM

thanks for that chucks70. Those brake hoses are currently installed on my truck and work perfectly fine. They were easier to install than to remove. I don't know how much they differ, but I have a dana 44 front/drum brakes/closed knuckles. Brakes are actually a bit better than before, but I still have to work on the rear.

I had the same problem as Dirt Dobber...drivin home on the freeway, a red light approaching, and...no brakes! it was a fun time. thought it was a wheel cylinder at first.

sactoC10 · 09-13-2003, 09:53 AM

I was able to get a pair yesterday from a local Kragen parts store. I'll be getting to this later today...major hassle to find the parts though.

09-12-2003, 10:51 AM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	front brake hoses 1971 ????? OK, Why in all the catalogues are the 71-72 front brake hoses listed as exclusive parts, anyone know? I want to replace mine, yet there is not a single auto parts place in town that has a set. I can't help but think that they must be interchangeable with some other chevy 1/2 ton brake set-up, but no one is offering that information. I actually just (like five minutes ago) had a local Chevy dealer parts guy tell me that he couldn't get any...how goofed up was that? Help please...I need to replace these. JT

09-12-2003, 11:06 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	You may get away with interchanging 73-up but they ARE different and these are brakes you're working with so i DON'T recommend it. I used NAPA and no they were not in stock, but I had them the next day. Whoever told you they could not get them wanted you to "go away" so I'd not patronize that store again. They lied to you. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-12-2003, 11:21 AM	#3
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	CPNE is right. Don't mess around seeing if hoses will work, Like he said, these arn't something like a airconditioner (nonessential) these are BRAKES! Having said that, Shop around through all the vendors web pages. I got mine through GMC Pauls. http://www.gmcpauls.com/brakes_2.htm 2/3rds way down that page, you'll see them, they're 39.95 or something like that. Also, don't hesitate with buying From GMC Pauls. He's one of the best! Hope this helps! P.S. Napa most definately should be able to get them. Might have to order them, but their orders usually come like twice a week, '71 __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

09-12-2003, 12:55 PM	#6
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	DANG!!! you gotta go check out that place man!!!! I wouldn't be going to the Chevy place anymore either. Thats just plain pathetic! CPNE: Once in a rare while, "the blind squirrel finds an acorn in the woods" . '71 __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

09-12-2003, 03:07 PM	#7
7d14xfun Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT Posts: 93	If you have a 4x4, I got a set from Wagner part # F97653. It says "LH-RH" on the box. Only saved one box though. Been years since I've installed them, I'm assuming that the part # will do both sides. __________________ 1971 Chevy K10 Stepside 1999 Chevy Silverado 4x4

09-12-2003, 12:22 PM	#5
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Yeah, if you can believe it, that ding-a-ling who told me they were no longer available was from a large chevy dealership in sacramento that promotes itself as a performance dealer. What a joke. If I drove my truck in there, probably half of the people who work there would come out gawking at it and surprised at how nice it is. No, I won't be going there for anything. And yes, there is a local Napa thay can get them for me by tomorrow, but I have to try one other place that is only about 5 minutes from my home...and probably a minute from the Napa store. Just learned about this place in the last 30 minutes, my new favorite toy store I am sure! <http://www.chevytruckshop.com/> No, I won't try to adapt any brake related parts, just thought that there's be something that could simply bolt into place. Thanks JT

09-12-2003, 06:17 PM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I had some problems getting brake hoses for my 4x4 recently. According to Napa they were no longer made, and Advance Auto Parts tried to charge me $106 for them. Luckily CarQuest supplies parts at my dads workplace, and they had them for $13/each IIRC. If you need me to look up the p/n, just shoot me a PM. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-12-2003, 08:35 PM	#9
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	Brake hose 1969 GMC could you please pm me the P/N to the brake hose's . __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

09-12-2003, 08:45 PM	#10
chucks70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cadiz, OH Posts: 628	Brake hose He gave me the part # before, it was BRK SP4661 Brake Hose. Just happened to have it close by. __________________ 68 1 ton dually 292, 2001 Sebring, 2004 Trailblazer, 11 Camaro Convertible.

09-12-2003, 09:18 PM	#11
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I feel your pain... I went through that earlier this year... link to my post I found the 70 nova line to work great. I'll bet you a dollar if you order the OEM part from a local parts house it will be wrong....

09-12-2003, 10:13 PM	#12
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	thanks for that chucks70. Those brake hoses are currently installed on my truck and work perfectly fine. They were easier to install than to remove. I don't know how much they differ, but I have a dana 44 front/drum brakes/closed knuckles. Brakes are actually a bit better than before, but I still have to work on the rear. I had the same problem as Dirt Dobber...drivin home on the freeway, a red light approaching, and...no brakes! it was a fun time. thought it was a wheel cylinder at first. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-13-2003, 09:53 AM	#13
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	I was able to get a pair yesterday from a local Kragen parts store. I'll be getting to this later today...major hassle to find the parts though.

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