Front brake hose difference
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chengny
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They might be routed differently, the fittings on the hose ends may not be interchangable, they might not be the same lengths, etc.
There might be any number of differences - but it kind of begs the question: Why not just replace the broken hose with one appropriate for your model and year?
There might be any number of differences - but it kind of begs the question: Why not just replace the broken hose with one appropriate for your model and year?
chengny
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- 350/5.7
The older trucks have 7/16" banjo fittings. Newer trucks are 10mm.
Just a word of advice on the banjo ends:
If you change your hoses and they are the OEM installation - RETAIN THE OEM COPPER WASHERS/GASKETS FOR REUSE - EVEN USED, THEY SEAL BETTER THAN ANY BRAND NEW AFTERMARKET CRAP!
I just replaced my original calipers and hoses. I had to use 2 of the aftermarket type (was able to find 2 OEM ones).
The copper washers currently available are a bitch to get to seal. I think it's because they are too hard. The old ones sealed right up with minimum torque (even though the imprinted rings didn't match up).
The only way I could finally get the new ones to seat was to repeatedly torque and release them. And when I say torque - I mean crank the livin' shiite out of them.
And don't even get me started on what's available for bleeder fittings - they absolutely suck! Even worse of a headache than the copper washers.
Just a word of advice on the banjo ends:
If you change your hoses and they are the OEM installation - RETAIN THE OEM COPPER WASHERS/GASKETS FOR REUSE - EVEN USED, THEY SEAL BETTER THAN ANY BRAND NEW AFTERMARKET CRAP!
I just replaced my original calipers and hoses. I had to use 2 of the aftermarket type (was able to find 2 OEM ones).
The copper washers currently available are a bitch to get to seal. I think it's because they are too hard. The old ones sealed right up with minimum torque (even though the imprinted rings didn't match up).
The only way I could finally get the new ones to seat was to repeatedly torque and release them. And when I say torque - I mean crank the livin' shiite out of them.
And don't even get me started on what's available for bleeder fittings - they absolutely suck! Even worse of a headache than the copper washers.
The older style is a bunch cheaper for extended lines.
That's what I was looking for. Thanks!
