1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Horsman · 12-04-2011, 12:29 PM

Having fun trying to find the correct front brake hoses for my truck. I have purchased three different sets w/out success. The most current set purchased are long enough, secure to the caliper w/out issue, but will not secure to the frame properly.

I can push the line through the frame bracket, tighten the metal line to the hose ok, but the little push clips will not attach because the hose it not able to go through the frame braket far enough to get the clips back on.

My original hoses were trashed, I never thought I would have a hard time finding correct hoses for a Chevy truck.

If anyone has some originals they might want to sell, I would consider buying them and having them redone or if any one has run across this, I would like to hear their solution.

Thanks in advance.

Sport/Truck · 12-04-2011, 01:21 PM

Where did you get the hoses? I wouldn't expect it to be hard to find either.

Horsman · 12-04-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Where did you get the hoses? I wouldn't expect it to be hard to find either.

Several different vendors on the board, some were too short, others the ends were wrong. The best fitting thus far are from Brothers Truck Parts, but they still are not an exact fit.

hdman6465 · 12-04-2011, 03:24 PM

Went through the same problem, no one has them. Brothers sent a pair. One was for discs, the other was for drums! Ended up making a pair out of braided stainless.

Horsman · 12-05-2011, 11:01 PM

TTT...anyone else have any ideas??

BuiltwithIvy · 12-05-2011, 11:08 PM

go to rockauto.com, never had any issue with stock replacement parts

Horsman · 12-05-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BuiltwithIvy

go to rockauto.com, never had any issue with stock replacement parts

Thanks...tried their website w/out success. I think the 3/4 ton stuff is extinct.

BuiltwithIvy · 12-05-2011, 11:26 PM

well, my last suggestion would be just make a frame bracket of your own, a small piece of steel, self tapping screws, and a drill bit, should be easy as anything else.

Horsman · 12-06-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BuiltwithIvy

well, my last suggestion would be just make a frame bracket of your own, a small piece of steel, self tapping screws, and a drill bit, should be easy as anything else.

Something could be made I am sure, but wanting to keep the truck original as possible. As many of these trucks are around I am sure someone has found the correct hoses or has made some from originals. I wish I had not thrown my originals in the trash.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-06-2011, 02:11 PM

Have you tried In-Line tube? WES

flyingtim01 · 12-06-2011, 05:30 PM

I got hoses for my K20 with PB from rockauto.com, I got some NOS Wagner hoses and they fit perfect. Maybe I got the last two? I'd keep checking with them and even give them a call, it seems like their inventory is pretty fluid and might change week to week.

Curt's_72 · 12-06-2011, 05:43 PM

I just checked my receipt from when I replaced the front brake hoses on my '72 K20. The NAPA number is 36761. It was a direct replacement and is still listed with them. Hope this helps.

Horsman · 12-06-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Have you tried In-Line tube? WES

Their catalog has the same part number for 1/2 and 3/4 ton. They will probably be wrong also.

Horsman · 12-06-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt's_72

I just checked my receipt from when I replaced the front brake hoses on my '72 K20. The NAPA number is 36761. It was a direct replacement and is still listed with them. Hope this helps.

I appreciate the info, but would the K20 be different from a C20 since the K's are four wheel drive?

earlthegoat2 · 12-06-2011, 09:52 PM

I put a 72 disc brake front end on a 68 a few years back and got the hoses from my local CarQuest parts store.

Horsman · 12-06-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by earlthegoat2

I put a 72 disc brake front end on a 68 a few years back and got the hoses from my local CarQuest parts store.

Was the truck a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

Curt's_72 · 12-07-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Horsman

I appreciate the info, but would the K20 be different from a C20 since the K's are four wheel drive?

I don't know if the hoses are different or not between C20 & K20. Those worked on mine, so you can compare those to your originals.

Horsman · 12-07-2011, 11:01 PM

Ttt

earlthegoat2 · 12-07-2011, 11:21 PM

It was a 1/2 ton.

Just realized your looking for 3/4 ton info.

Horsman · 12-09-2011, 10:45 PM

TTT...anyone?

mbgmike · 12-10-2011, 10:13 AM

this not much help but i posted it anyway
this is a x interchange for 1/2 tons. We use the nexpart system. it seems like no one makes the 3/4 ton hoses. you may want to to a brakequip dealer. they can make anything. My son is a factory rep for NAPA on the east coast i will ask him
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these are all they list
ACDELCO 18J1836
AIMCO B916885
CARQUEST SP4948
CARQUEST/RAYBESTOS SP4948
CENTRIC PARTS 15066088
DORMAN H380712
NAPA 380712
RAYBESTOS BH380712

ac delco does not list a 3/4 ton at all which is odd. i learned something today

mbgmike · 12-10-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Curt's_72

I just checked my receipt from when I replaced the front brake hoses on my '72 K20. The NAPA number is 36761. It was a direct replacement and is still listed with them. Hope this helps.

that part number does not show up with napa

mbgmike · 12-10-2011, 10:46 AM

Manes truck parts lists a 3/4 ton hose. they cost more than the 1/2 tons. You may want to call them and ask. I have used them and they are a great company to deal with

into69z · 12-10-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt's_72

I just checked my receipt from when I replaced the front brake hoses on my '72 K20. The NAPA number is 36761. It was a direct replacement and is still listed with them. Hope this helps.

i just check my NAPA receipt and I used part #36592 for my 69 c-20 with power brakes.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-10-2011, 01:35 PM

If you have the stock front end the 69 has drum brakes. The 71/72 is disk. WES

12-04-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
Horsman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 118	1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses Having fun trying to find the correct front brake hoses for my truck. I have purchased three different sets w/out success. The most current set purchased are long enough, secure to the caliper w/out issue, but will not secure to the frame properly. I can push the line through the frame bracket, tighten the metal line to the hose ok, but the little push clips will not attach because the hose it not able to go through the frame braket far enough to get the clips back on. My original hoses were trashed, I never thought I would have a hard time finding correct hoses for a Chevy truck. If anyone has some originals they might want to sell, I would consider buying them and having them redone or if any one has run across this, I would like to hear their solution. Thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ Jeff Horsman 1972 C20 Highlander "C" 1966 Olds 442 L69 four speed 1971 Skylark (GS clone racecar) 494 stroker 1986 Buick T-Type

12-04-2011, 01:21 PM	#2
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses Where did you get the hoses? I wouldn't expect it to be hard to find either. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

12-04-2011, 03:24 PM	#4
hdman6465 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hamilton,Ohio Posts: 80	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses Went through the same problem, no one has them. Brothers sent a pair. One was for discs, the other was for drums! Ended up making a pair out of braided stainless. __________________ 72 C10 suburban, lowered,nice original 55.1 Panel, bagged,old school 56 Panel,ls power,frame up build 72 C30 enclosed car hauler, 454,FI,4L80E

12-05-2011, 11:01 PM	#5
Horsman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 118	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses TTT...anyone else have any ideas?? __________________ Jeff Horsman 1972 C20 Highlander "C" 1966 Olds 442 L69 four speed 1971 Skylark (GS clone racecar) 494 stroker 1986 Buick T-Type

12-05-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
BuiltwithIvy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 251	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses go to rockauto.com, never had any issue with stock replacement parts __________________ "To speak of the art of one loom, the art of one river, the art of one tractor, or the art of one automobile is not preposterous; it is to point to the size and importance of the gap between general knowledge and situated knowledge" - James C. Scott 1969 C10 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492064 1930 Tudor Sedan

12-05-2011, 11:26 PM	#8
BuiltwithIvy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 251	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses well, my last suggestion would be just make a frame bracket of your own, a small piece of steel, self tapping screws, and a drill bit, should be easy as anything else. __________________ "To speak of the art of one loom, the art of one river, the art of one tractor, or the art of one automobile is not preposterous; it is to point to the size and importance of the gap between general knowledge and situated knowledge" - James C. Scott 1969 C10 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492064 1930 Tudor Sedan

12-06-2011, 02:11 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses Have you tried In-Line tube? WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-06-2011, 05:30 PM	#11
flyingtim01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 101	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses I got hoses for my K20 with PB from rockauto.com, I got some NOS Wagner hoses and they fit perfect. Maybe I got the last two? I'd keep checking with them and even give them a call, it seems like their inventory is pretty fluid and might change week to week.

12-06-2011, 05:43 PM	#12
Curt's_72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 204	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses I just checked my receipt from when I replaced the front brake hoses on my '72 K20. The NAPA number is 36761. It was a direct replacement and is still listed with them. Hope this helps.

12-06-2011, 09:52 PM	#15
earlthegoat2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 104	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses I put a 72 disc brake front end on a 68 a few years back and got the hoses from my local CarQuest parts store.

12-07-2011, 11:01 PM	#18
Horsman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 118	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses Ttt __________________ Jeff Horsman 1972 C20 Highlander "C" 1966 Olds 442 L69 four speed 1971 Skylark (GS clone racecar) 494 stroker 1986 Buick T-Type

12-07-2011, 11:21 PM	#19
earlthegoat2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 104	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses It was a 1/2 ton. Just realized your looking for 3/4 ton info.

12-09-2011, 10:45 PM	#20
Horsman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 118	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses TTT...anyone? __________________ Jeff Horsman 1972 C20 Highlander "C" 1966 Olds 442 L69 four speed 1971 Skylark (GS clone racecar) 494 stroker 1986 Buick T-Type

12-10-2011, 10:13 AM	#21
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses this not much help but i posted it anyway this is a x interchange for 1/2 tons. We use the nexpart system. it seems like no one makes the 3/4 ton hoses. you may want to to a brakequip dealer. they can make anything. My son is a factory rep for NAPA on the east coast i will ask him . these are all they list ACDELCO 18J1836 AIMCO B916885 CARQUEST SP4948 CARQUEST/RAYBESTOS SP4948 CENTRIC PARTS 15066088 DORMAN H380712 NAPA 380712 RAYBESTOS BH380712 ac delco does not list a 3/4 ton at all which is odd. i learned something today Last edited by mbgmike; 12-10-2011 at 10:34 AM.

12-10-2011, 10:46 AM	#23
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses Manes truck parts lists a 3/4 ton hose. they cost more than the 1/2 tons. You may want to call them and ask. I have used them and they are a great company to deal with



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12-10-2011, 01:35 PM	#25
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 1972 C20 Disc brake front hoses If you have the stock front end the 69 has drum brakes. The 71/72 is disk. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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