'71-'72 Rear Brake Hose Routing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stepsides 4Ever · 08-02-2005, 04:24 AM

I am working on a '70 1/2t SWB Stepside that has a '71-'72 rear axle under it. From the pictures I have seen, on the '70 models there was a tab welded to the top of the axle on the passenger side of the pumpkin to attach the brake hose/tee fitting to, and the other end of the hose attaches to the crossmember lower brace just in front of the crossmember. As a result, the brake hose runs around the front of the passenger side shock absorber, kind of in the way of where I think the exhaust will want to be.

The later model rear end, on the other hand, has a stud bolt in the differential cover, that I assume held a bracket to land the brake hose/brake line tee, because there is no other provision for attaching a brake hose. My question is: where does the brake hose mount on the '71-'72 models (both ends)? Does anyone have a picture handy, showing the detail of the later brake hose and brake line tee mounting? I could easily weld a tab on the top of the axle, but I think I like the idea of mounting the brake hose/tee on top (or in front) of the pumpkin...

Thanks for your help!

jugernot · 08-02-2005, 04:44 AM

There are some pics posted by another member. I hope they help.

Stepsides 4Ever · 08-02-2005, 12:47 PM

Thanks for your input!

I saw those, and I think they are pictures of the earlier brake hose routing. I'm missing the tab that is welded to the top of the axle. Mostly what I'd like to know is where the brake hose goes on the '71 or '72 models.

Low69CST · 08-02-2005, 01:08 PM

The bracket on a 72 should be bolted to one of the top bolts on the passenger side of the rear end. The hose goes to the same frame mount.

**JDL** · 08-02-2005, 02:50 PM

If you look close you can see the brake hose come of the crosmember in front of the tank.

08-02-2005, 04:24 AM	#1
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	'71-'72 Rear Brake Hose Routing? I am working on a '70 1/2t SWB Stepside that has a '71-'72 rear axle under it. From the pictures I have seen, on the '70 models there was a tab welded to the top of the axle on the passenger side of the pumpkin to attach the brake hose/tee fitting to, and the other end of the hose attaches to the crossmember lower brace just in front of the crossmember. As a result, the brake hose runs around the front of the passenger side shock absorber, kind of in the way of where I think the exhaust will want to be. The later model rear end, on the other hand, has a stud bolt in the differential cover, that I assume held a bracket to land the brake hose/brake line tee, because there is no other provision for attaching a brake hose. My question is: where does the brake hose mount on the '71-'72 models (both ends)? Does anyone have a picture handy, showing the detail of the later brake hose and brake line tee mounting? I could easily weld a tab on the top of the axle, but I think I like the idea of mounting the brake hose/tee on top (or in front) of the pumpkin... Thanks for your help!

08-02-2005, 04:44 AM	#2
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	There are some pics posted by another member. I hope they help. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

08-02-2005, 01:08 PM	#4
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	The bracket on a 72 should be bolted to one of the top bolts on the passenger side of the rear end. The hose goes to the same frame mount. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

08-02-2005, 02:50 PM	#5
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,847	If you look close you can see the brake hose come of the crosmember in front of the tank. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

08-02-2005, 12:47 PM	#3
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	Thanks for your input! I saw those, and I think they are pictures of the earlier brake hose routing. I'm missing the tab that is welded to the top of the axle. Mostly what I'd like to know is where the brake hose goes on the '71 or '72 models.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.