68' 4x4 front drum brake hose substitute ...? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67'ShortMonster · 09-29-2002, 02:28 AM

I need something to drive for the winter. I have a old 68' parts truck that is drivable, only the front brake line is riped apart on one side. I need to get it fixed, but the parts store said it is a non available part. This leaves me a little out of luck for fixing it. Does anyone know of a way around this...? The lines look very specific, i think the only used these line for 4X4's in 67' and 68' with front drum brakes. I don't want to try and get SS braided lines or anything expensive like that...
I am still looking for somewhere i might be able to buy one easily. If anyone knows anything about these things, i would appreciate knowing it too. Is there another line from any other type of vehicle that will work...? I doubt it... but i have to ask. And no... it's not worth it right now to change it over to front discs.

Thanks for the help...

*racedvl* · 09-29-2002, 08:51 AM

A couple idea's.
1. Napa's around here make hoses.
2. I have found the old Chrokee's used the same wheel cylinders as our trucks and, hoses are made for them. So if they use the same wheel cylinders, and I'm pretty sure they used standard 3/16 brake line.....see where I'm goinging with this?

*racedvl* · 09-29-2002, 08:53 AM

Ya know, if push came to shove, and if you could afford the shipping, IF your ends are good, you could send the hose to me, and I could take it to the napa here, and have them replace the rubber, if you really get into a jam.

67'ShortMonster · 09-29-2002, 11:33 AM

Hey... thanks guys... I will look into both things... Sending it all the way there is a little far. We have a Napa here. I asked if they could get them, they said no... I never asked if they could make them...
If all else fails i will try and find some ends and send em to ya... that would be great.

Pont · 09-29-2002, 07:00 PM

or, I have a pair of 67 4x4 front brake hoses that are still attatched to the front-end I took out of my truck. They are used but work fine. Let me know if your interested in a used brake hose and we'll go from there.

zeeklu · 09-29-2002, 07:26 PM

You would be surprised at the price of braided hose.Inline tube was less than half the ruber hose from the local parts store.http://www.inlinetube.com/sshoses.Chris

09-29-2002, 02:28 AM	#1
67'ShortMonster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Canda Posts: 73	68' 4x4 front drum brake hose substitute ...? I need something to drive for the winter. I have a old 68' parts truck that is drivable, only the front brake line is riped apart on one side. I need to get it fixed, but the parts store said it is a non available part. This leaves me a little out of luck for fixing it. Does anyone know of a way around this...? The lines look very specific, i think the only used these line for 4X4's in 67' and 68' with front drum brakes. I don't want to try and get SS braided lines or anything expensive like that... I am still looking for somewhere i might be able to buy one easily. If anyone knows anything about these things, i would appreciate knowing it too. Is there another line from any other type of vehicle that will work...? I doubt it... but i have to ask. And no... it's not worth it right now to change it over to front discs. Thanks for the help...

09-29-2002, 07:00 PM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	or, I have a pair of 67 4x4 front brake hoses that are still attatched to the front-end I took out of my truck. They are used but work fine. Let me know if your interested in a used brake hose and we'll go from there. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

09-29-2002, 08:51 AM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	A couple idea's. 1. Napa's around here make hoses. 2. I have found the old Chrokee's used the same wheel cylinders as our trucks and, hoses are made for them. So if they use the same wheel cylinders, and I'm pretty sure they used standard 3/16 brake line.....see where I'm goinging with this?

09-29-2002, 08:53 AM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Ya know, if push came to shove, and if you could afford the shipping, IF your ends are good, you could send the hose to me, and I could take it to the napa here, and have them replace the rubber, if you really get into a jam.

09-29-2002, 11:33 AM	#4
67'ShortMonster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Canda Posts: 73	Hey... thanks guys... I will look into both things... Sending it all the way there is a little far. We have a Napa here. I asked if they could get them, they said no... I never asked if they could make them... If all else fails i will try and find some ends and send em to ya... that would be great.

09-29-2002, 07:26 PM	#6
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	You would be surprised at the price of braided hose.Inline tube was less than half the ruber hose from the local parts store.http://www.inlinetube.com/sshoses.Chris



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