Brakes hoses
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IIRC I went with Crown hoses, they are ok I guess. Not cheap though!
http://www.crownperformance.com/f-250-f-350-superduty/
Russell makes them also
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-696510/reviews/
http://www.crownperformance.com/f-250-f-350-superduty/
Russell makes them also
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-696510/reviews/
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I went OEM as nobody gives any love to 2wd trucks.
I attempted to reuse the copper gaskets at the hose to caliper connection because I forgot to buy them during the week. Invest the $10 and get yourself some new gaskets when you buy hoses.
I attempted to reuse the copper gaskets at the hose to caliper connection because I forgot to buy them during the week. Invest the $10 and get yourself some new gaskets when you buy hoses.
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Usually at any fluid change there is an improvement in pedal distance, which is subjectively interpreted as better braking. However, a decrease in pedal travel also improves the maximum hydraulic pressure obtained during a "panic stop", or max decel event. And that has to do with booster runout, especially with a vacuum booster.
The Superdutys have a lot of brake hose compared to other vehicles, long fronts and the rear caliper hoses. The hoses OE equipped do have a low expansion rate, aftermarket ones tend to be standard fair, with of course the exception of well made braided units. I'm still on my factory hoses after 15 years without issue, although it's about time.
Not sure anyone is interested but I could show the booster issue.
The Superdutys have a lot of brake hose compared to other vehicles, long fronts and the rear caliper hoses. The hoses OE equipped do have a low expansion rate, aftermarket ones tend to be standard fair, with of course the exception of well made braided units. I'm still on my factory hoses after 15 years without issue, although it's about time.
Not sure anyone is interested but I could show the booster issue.
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Yeah 
I know very, very well Sean. But those add to the overall total length of hose that is exposed to pressure and expand compared to the hard lined rear drum brakes which preceded this design. You can just go with the historical three, two fronts and the rear drop as the rear caliper hoses don't add all that much.
Front Left+ Front Right + Axle Drop + Rear Left + Rear Right = a hell of a lot of hose.
And during a high pressure panic stop a hydroboost system provides a higher hydraulic pressure then the vacuum boosted trucks so there's more potential.
I know very, very well Sean. But those add to the overall total length of hose that is exposed to pressure and expand compared to the hard lined rear drum brakes which preceded this design. You can just go with the historical three, two fronts and the rear drop as the rear caliper hoses don't add all that much.Front Left+ Front Right + Axle Drop + Rear Left + Rear Right = a hell of a lot of hose.
And during a high pressure panic stop a hydroboost system provides a higher hydraulic pressure then the vacuum boosted trucks so there's more potential.
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At the test facility we used to stock an early Ford crush washer part number that was thicker then normal and worked in most applications. I just can't remember what the part number was. But it's thickness appeared to provide more compliance.
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Why do the Russell brand lines from Summit say "with 6" lift" in the description?
Won't they be to long for a stock truck that doesn't have a lift kit? It's the only option they show available for 06. Just want to clarify before ordering.
Won't they be to long for a stock truck that doesn't have a lift kit? It's the only option they show available for 06. Just want to clarify before ordering.
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The only thing I can add is that the only brake hose failures I've personally experienced, where the actual hose failed, was with SS braided lines on the race car. You either changed them proactively or (for me) went back to stock and won races instead of fixing chit in the pits... This was on a 911 which didn't have poor stock hoses either... YMMV
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Russel only makes them for lifted trucks.
Scott, the problem is historically the TFE hoses were never built to DOT specs, often stated as meeting or better then. It was BS. There is a very stringent standard.
Scott, the problem is historically the TFE hoses were never built to DOT specs, often stated as meeting or better then. It was BS. There is a very stringent standard.
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Jack stated this earlier, but the fluid makes a bigger difference than the hoses. and that is one thing I do know for sure...