Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Benjamin · 02-25-2019, 10:59 AM

1972 K10.

Brake hose sprung a leak.

The last time I replaced it I had some fit issues, the braided line I ordered from Offroad Design did not fit, the fittings were different at one end and wouldn't mate up to my brake lines, ended up going with an AutoZone hose.

These aren't in stock at my local AutoZone, and I don't want to special order a part then it not fit.

Any suggestions, advice, part numbers, links, etc... would be appreciated.

rcazwillis · 02-25-2019, 04:27 PM

I bought from NAPA over the counter and it worked fine. I had issues with the front ones being too short.

**NewBayColony** · 02-25-2019, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rcazwillis

I bought from NAPA over the counter and it worked fine. I had issues with the front ones being too short.

I have the same problem with the front brake hoses being too short for my 72 C20. How did you resolve it?

rcazwillis · 02-25-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NewBayColony

I have the same problem with the front brake hoses being too short for my 72 C20. How did you resolve it?

On the c10, I purchased a set from Brothers. They were close but worked fine. The set from NAPA would not reach, about 1/2" short.

**NewBayColony** · 02-25-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rcazwillis

On the c10, I purchased a set from Brothers. They were close but worked fine. The set from NAPA would not reach, about 1/2" short.

Mine reach but are too tight. Thanks for the comeback.

twoskies · 02-25-2019, 06:57 PM

Inline Tube, got all stainless lines and rubber lines from them, my truck is a C10, not a K, but im sure they have it, installed with only 1 issue, the new brake clip on front wouldnt go in very easily, i used my old one, still good

Good Luck

**HO455** · 02-25-2019, 08:40 PM

I believe this is the Napa number. Measure yours before you go to confirm. If you need a longer one try a mid seventies K model I think they are close in the fitting department and a little longer. I have also found going to the store with the measurements and a photo of the fittings to work for those times when your vehicle has been modified form stock.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBQ3...earchIndex=App

toolboxchev · 02-26-2019, 04:48 AM

Carquest had everything for a stock Chevy C20 10 years ago, I have had some replacement parts under lifetime warranty replaced just a year ago.

They got bought out, but their warranty is still good at Advance Auto parts.

**special-K** · 02-26-2019, 07:51 AM

The braided stainless rear hoses these off road places and lift kit companies sell have the wrong fitting at the axle end. They are just not right and a huge waste of money.

I go to Napa and tell them I have a '75 C20. They are longer than K20 hoses and work like a charm with a 4" lift, probably 6" too

Benjamin · 03-07-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The braided stainless rear hoses these off road places and lift kit companies sell have the wrong fitting at the axle end. They are just not right and a huge waste of money.

I go to Napa and tell them I have a '75 C20. They are longer than K20 hoses and work like a charm with a 4" lift, probably 6" too

I found out too the hard way that the rear extended line from Offroad Design doesn't work.

Benjamin · 03-16-2019, 03:11 PM

So my flare nut at the tee (passenger side) was rounded off, then the drivers side hard line snapped off in my hand as I was "inspecting" it, so now I am replacing hard lines too.
I took my hose to AutoZone and matched it up with 1/4" line, bought some 1/4"gravel guard, then got into it and realized that the hard lines are 3/16", but the flare nut at the tee is 7/16", wheel cylinder end has a 3/8" flare nut.
So the 1/4" line isn't going to work, and the 3/16" line off the shelf at AutoZone won't work either, because it has 3/8" flare nuts at both ends. I want to put the gravel guard spring on it, but i cant find it for much less than $20 per 25 ft, so i decided to try this item from Classic Industries, 2 pre-bent line for $25, plus $10 shipping.
https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/tra7103.html

**HO455** · 03-16-2019, 04:31 PM

You can also get 3/16" to 1/4" flare reducers. I think I got mine at Napa.

https://www.amazon.com/16-24-Female-.../dp/B06Y1CPL2G

02-25-2019, 10:59 AM	#1
Benjamin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 184	Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose 1972 K10. Brake hose sprung a leak. The last time I replaced it I had some fit issues, the braided line I ordered from Offroad Design did not fit, the fittings were different at one end and wouldn't mate up to my brake lines, ended up going with an AutoZone hose. These aren't in stock at my local AutoZone, and I don't want to special order a part then it not fit. Any suggestions, advice, part numbers, links, etc... would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10, 350/SM465/NP205, 4 inch lift, 35x12.50s on 15x10 wheels 1976 K20 crew cab, 350/Ranger/SM465/NP205

02-25-2019, 04:27 PM	#2
rcazwillis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 309	Re: Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose I bought from NAPA over the counter and it worked fine. I had issues with the front ones being too short. __________________ Zane's 71 Build

02-25-2019, 06:57 PM	#6
twoskies Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: kokomo,indiana Posts: 336	Re: Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose Inline Tube, got all stainless lines and rubber lines from them, my truck is a C10, not a K, but im sure they have it, installed with only 1 issue, the new brake clip on front wouldnt go in very easily, i used my old one, still good Good Luck __________________ A Little Better Every Day Cancer Survivor, most dont know what they have until its gone, appreciate everything

02-25-2019, 08:40 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose I believe this is the Napa number. Measure yours before you go to confirm. If you need a longer one try a mid seventies K model I think they are close in the fitting department and a little longer. I have also found going to the store with the measurements and a photo of the fittings to work for those times when your vehicle has been modified form stock. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBQ3...earchIndex=App __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-26-2019, 04:48 AM	#8
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose Carquest had everything for a stock Chevy C20 10 years ago, I have had some replacement parts under lifetime warranty replaced just a year ago. They got bought out, but their warranty is still good at Advance Auto parts.

02-26-2019, 07:51 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose The braided stainless rear hoses these off road places and lift kit companies sell have the wrong fitting at the axle end. They are just not right and a huge waste of money. I go to Napa and tell them I have a '75 C20. They are longer than K20 hoses and work like a charm with a 4" lift, probably 6" too __________________ "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 ~

03-16-2019, 03:11 PM	#11
Benjamin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 184	Re: Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose So my flare nut at the tee (passenger side) was rounded off, then the drivers side hard line snapped off in my hand as I was "inspecting" it, so now I am replacing hard lines too. I took my hose to AutoZone and matched it up with 1/4" line, bought some 1/4"gravel guard, then got into it and realized that the hard lines are 3/16", but the flare nut at the tee is 7/16", wheel cylinder end has a 3/8" flare nut. So the 1/4" line isn't going to work, and the 3/16" line off the shelf at AutoZone won't work either, because it has 3/8" flare nuts at both ends. I want to put the gravel guard spring on it, but i cant find it for much less than $20 per 25 ft, so i decided to try this item from Classic Industries, 2 pre-bent line for $25, plus $10 shipping. https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/tra7103.html __________________ 1972 K10, 350/SM465/NP205, 4 inch lift, 35x12.50s on 15x10 wheels 1976 K20 crew cab, 350/Ranger/SM465/NP205

03-16-2019, 04:31 PM	#12
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Recommendation for Rear Rubber Brake Hose You can also get 3/16" to 1/4" flare reducers. I think I got mine at Napa. https://www.amazon.com/16-24-Female-.../dp/B06Y1CPL2G __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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