Are stainless brake hoses worth it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**FL71C10** · 03-23-2011, 09:49 AM

I am redoing the brakes on my truck. New stainless brake lines, and pads, shoes, etc. I don't know whether to go with stainless brake hoses or OEM style rubber ones. GMC Paul's has a set of stainless hoses (all 3) for $105, so the money is not muych different. I have heard some urban myths that stainless hoses will sometimes fail at the fitting, but couldn't any hose with a crimped end?

What have you guys done?

*stich626* · 03-23-2011, 10:47 AM

like anything, you get what you pay for..
105 for all three,, this is one place you don't cheap out ..
brakes.. one russel etc SS hose is 70.oo+
3 for 105?????????? who makes these

brad_man_72 · 03-23-2011, 11:19 AM

you might notice the performance difference on a sports ar you drive hard every day but not on a 2 ton 40 year old truck that's riven sensibly.
that being said I have them on mine, custom made mostly for looks.

**special-K** · 03-23-2011, 11:28 AM

I consider Russell expensive,not top quality. I know I have used a set of three for that kind of money (mine where Skyjacker) and I got what I paid for AND what I could have paid Russel $210 for. They are a nice upgrade,probably not much noticeable difference over OEM. They may last longer,but OEMs last almost forever as it is.

5150.4.67 · 03-24-2011, 12:04 AM

For what its worth, I just changed a factory front hose on 90' truck that was internally collapsed. Thought the piston was hanging up in the caliper. Nope. Pulled the hose and could not put compressed air through it.
Braided hoses are nice, unlikely to have this problem......

03-23-2011, 09:49 AM	#1
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,510	Are stainless brake hoses worth it? I am redoing the brakes on my truck. New stainless brake lines, and pads, shoes, etc. I don't know whether to go with stainless brake hoses or OEM style rubber ones. GMC Paul's has a set of stainless hoses (all 3) for $105, so the money is not muych different. I have heard some urban myths that stainless hoses will sometimes fail at the fitting, but couldn't any hose with a crimped end? What have you guys done? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

03-23-2011, 10:47 AM	#2
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Are stainless brake hoses worth it? like anything, you get what you pay for.. 105 for all three,, this is one place you don't cheap out .. brakes.. one russel etc SS hose is 70.oo+ 3 for 105?????????? who makes these

03-23-2011, 11:19 AM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Are stainless brake hoses worth it? you might notice the performance difference on a sports ar you drive hard every day but not on a 2 ton 40 year old truck that's riven sensibly. that being said I have them on mine, custom made mostly for looks. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

03-23-2011, 11:28 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Are stainless brake hoses worth it? I consider Russell expensive,not top quality. I know I have used a set of three for that kind of money (mine where Skyjacker) and I got what I paid for AND what I could have paid Russel $210 for. They are a nice upgrade,probably not much noticeable difference over OEM. They may last longer,but OEMs last almost forever as it is. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-24-2011, 12:04 AM	#5
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: Are stainless brake hoses worth it? For what its worth, I just changed a factory front hose on 90' truck that was internally collapsed. Thought the piston was hanging up in the caliper. Nope. Pulled the hose and could not put compressed air through it. Braided hoses are nice, unlikely to have this problem......



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