Brake hoses
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Brake hoses
Does anyone have a source for the center front rubber hose from the frame to the front axle for 4x4? I've checked all the local parts houses and eBay and came up empty. Time is of the essence on this one as I'm trying to get the truck moving under it's own power by Nov. 5th, and I suspect I'm not getting fluid past this hose.
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!
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Do you have the line off? Can you run some wire down it then some compressed air?
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tbear853's 1977 F150 Brake Upgrade - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums (ford-trucks.com)
Post #1 .... in part:
i have not yet installed the EARL'S pieces (as I found a new OEM hose NIB in my stash then and I had VERY near new rubber lines to right and left calipers, so I postponed the SS stuff on the front axle ... but some day I'll do it yet if ever the rubber starts looking old), but in my doings (I modded my T-bird calipers to accept the F-150 hose ends), I did realise that the original rear frame to axle line would "plumb" the front too, but one would need to add a bracket or hold down to securely locate the ends. Brackets and zip ties maybe. Maybe it will help, seems to me was some other conversation on it deeper in the thread?
Like : More Information for RAYBESTOS BH36851 (rockauto.com) just for example. It would be a little long maybe, you could use the large hole on the block to pass a bolt through to secure it to a bracket on the axle. You would need a short piece of steel line with two tube nuts to plumb it to the front fitting location at the frame mounted brass block.
Post #1 .... in part:
Front frame to axle Hose (have new rear hose) use a Earl's Performance part 63010114ERL 14" long SS braid line with -3AN strait fitting both ends.
I will cover the exposed Earl's SS line with something when I install it.
And use two 972054BERL brass tees -3AN branch to two .375-24IF outlets. .... I will just plug the unused port at frame mounted fitting.
I will cover the exposed Earl's SS line with something when I install it.
And use two 972054BERL brass tees -3AN branch to two .375-24IF outlets. .... I will just plug the unused port at frame mounted fitting.
Like : More Information for RAYBESTOS BH36851 (rockauto.com) just for example. It would be a little long maybe, you could use the large hole on the block to pass a bolt through to secure it to a bracket on the axle. You would need a short piece of steel line with two tube nuts to plumb it to the front fitting location at the frame mounted brass block.
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The truck is a ‘77. I saw one line on bronco graveyard that did not look like the same line. The closest match I’ve seen is a skyjacker 3-10 inch lift line, I may just go with that.
I would just clean the line out with a wire, but I don’t want to reuse a 45 year old rubber hose if I don’t have to, but thank you for the suggestion. There’s also a hard 90 on one end and a distribution block on the other for the two brake lines to split. I’ll keep this in mind as a last resort.
EDIT: the skyjacker line in question, summit has it in stock, they usually have stuff to me next day.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/skyjacker/brakes/brake-hydraulics/brake-hose/b5f009f547f7/skyjacker-brake-line/sky0/fbl78/v/a/5284/automotive-truck-1977-ford-f-150?q=brake+hoses&pos=6
I would just clean the line out with a wire, but I don’t want to reuse a 45 year old rubber hose if I don’t have to, but thank you for the suggestion. There’s also a hard 90 on one end and a distribution block on the other for the two brake lines to split. I’ll keep this in mind as a last resort.
EDIT: the skyjacker line in question, summit has it in stock, they usually have stuff to me next day.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/skyjacker/brakes/brake-hydraulics/brake-hose/b5f009f547f7/skyjacker-brake-line/sky0/fbl78/v/a/5284/automotive-truck-1977-ford-f-150?q=brake+hoses&pos=6
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ah, now I understand. I thought you were saying to clear the blockage and put the truck on the road. I would be afraid the blockage would be deteriorating hose bits and lose braking on the road, I misunderstood, my bad.
I do know I have fluid up to that center hose because I took the line going into it loose and had the wife hit the pedal. Issue lies somewhere within the center line and the distribution block as neither front calipers (both new) are getting fluid.
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I would never willingly suggest using a 40+ year old rubber brake line that is suspect. If fluid if not passing thru it safe to say it is internally failed. X2 on get what you can that is direct application, even if longer for a lift (no lift, just loop it and zip tie the coils).
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I replaced all the brake lines last night, everything now works as it should bled everything just fine. Skyjacker line is a nice piece. I ended up using the factory bracket bolted to the front axle and drilling a hole out to bolt the Skyjacker supplied fitting. For s**ts and giggles I cut the rubber line to see if I could find the blockage. The line itself was clear but nearly swollen shut, but no fluid was passing the distribution fitting splitting it off to the calipers. Thanks for everyone's help!
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