Brake Hose Help

[coop34]

My brake hoses are way too long (See pic). My calipers and hose are from a 78 C10 which have different fittings and length than the 72 C10's.

78 C10 Hose:
End 1 Thread Size: 0.44 Inch
End 1 Type: Banjo
End 2 Thread Size: 5/8-18, 3/8-24 Inch
End 2 Type: Male, Female
Total Length (In): 22-7/8 Inch

72 C10 Hose:
End 1 Thread Size: 7/16-20 Inch
End 1 Type: Male/Female
End 2 Thread Size: 7/16-24 Inch
End 2 Type: Female
Total Length (In): 13-1/4 Inch

Does anyone know of a shorter hose with the correct fittings for my calipers? Or is it possible to just shorten the hoses I have?

[kuch72]

What year is your truck? Is it a 1970 with discs from a 78? On a 1972 1/2 ton the brake hose comes to the front side of the front crossmember and mounts to a bracket that it looks like is missing from your truck.

[coop34]

Yes a 70 with 78 discs

[ultrahd4me]

I don't have the part numbers handy but do a search here on 72 elcamino front brakes hoses. That's what I used, and its the same as the drum brake conversion hoses sold by a few of the venders. They use a 7/16 banjo bolt, 3/8-24 thread, and only 12" long.

[ultrahd4me]

Here you go. Napa part# UP 36616

[ultrahd4me]

Here is AutoZone part# and info:


Part Number:

88466



Weight:

0.25 lbs



Warranty:

1 YR



Application:

With disc brakes




Notes:

Fits either side
May require hose lock replacement, part number H1457A




Brake Hose Length (in):

11.875



Fitting Material (1):

Treated Steel



Fitting Material (2):

Treated Steel



Fitting Size (1):

Banjo - 0.4375



Fitting Size (2):

Female - 3/8-24



Gaskets Included:

Yes



Hose Material:

EPDM Rubber



Item Grade:

Standard Replacement



Package Contents:

Brake Hose, Gaskets

[coop34]

Thanks ultra. Stupid question..what is a male,female fitting? and why are two sizes listed? (5/8-18, 3/8-24 )

[coop34]

I'm referring to the 78 C10 Hoses. They say the fittings are:

End 2 Thread Size: 5/8-18, 3/8-24 Inch
End 2 Type: Male, Female

Not sure what this means? The fittings are a he/she?

[ultrahd4me]

I think the 5/8 is the hex size and the 3/8 is the inside thread size.

[coop34]

Gotcha. Sounds like it should work. I'll give it a shot. Thanks again for your help.

[70CHEVYBB]

SIMLPE: Buy the hoses for your year truck and where the hose mounts to the caliper put a new notch for the metal line to set in in the right direction. I just did something similar on my 70 and works great.

[coop34]

Thanks 70chevybb. I will definitely do that. However, my main problem is the fittings are different.

[70CHEVYBB]

You just make a make a new brake line with the correct fitting I bought two hoses and they were different. Just use the right fitting. Any auto parts store will have them