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RestoreAmerica · 03-13-2012, 09:55 PM

Hello,
I have a couple of 71/72's. I also have a 1969. I want to convert the 69 to disc brakes. How can I remove the hoses for reuse? I hate to spend $50 on a new set these look good. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks

chevytruckluver · 03-13-2012, 10:08 PM

The brake hoses are diffrent for drums vs disc
you will have to change it out.
The hose for drum brakes screws directly into the back of the wheel cylinder were as the hose for the disc brake uses a banjo bolt to attach to the caliper
If you need a set of hoses I do actually have a pair that I will sell you

68gmsee · 03-13-2012, 11:13 PM

Be aware that these hoses may look good from the outside but the inside swells when they're old and they keep the brake fluid from flowing freely through them. This happened to me and has happened to a lot of other owners with original hoses.

chevytruckluver · 03-13-2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Be aware that these hoses may look good from the outside but the inside swells when they're old and they keep the brake fluid from flowing freely through them. This happened to me and has happened to a lot of other owners with original hoses.

So true, I would never reuse a set of hoses that I didnt know about first hand.
the hoses I have extra here are new
Raybestos # BH380712 and BH380713

cdowns · 03-14-2012, 06:36 AM

$50 is cheap insurance compared to brake failure results// is your body worth it ??

03-13-2012, 09:55 PM	#1
RestoreAmerica Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bristol CT Posts: 441	Front Brake Hoses Hello, I have a couple of 71/72's. I also have a 1969. I want to convert the 69 to disc brakes. How can I remove the hoses for reuse? I hate to spend $50 on a new set these look good. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

03-13-2012, 10:08 PM	#2
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Front Brake Hoses The brake hoses are diffrent for drums vs disc you will have to change it out. The hose for drum brakes screws directly into the back of the wheel cylinder were as the hose for the disc brake uses a banjo bolt to attach to the caliper If you need a set of hoses I do actually have a pair that I will sell you __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

03-13-2012, 11:13 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Front Brake Hoses Be aware that these hoses may look good from the outside but the inside swells when they're old and they keep the brake fluid from flowing freely through them. This happened to me and has happened to a lot of other owners with original hoses.

03-14-2012, 06:36 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Front Brake Hoses $50 is cheap insurance compared to brake failure results// is your body worth it ?? __________________ 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



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