howdy folks,
first time posting here so give me a bit of patience please ?
i have been searching hi and low a long time for a brake hose ? cant get it from any parts house . it starts at the proporting valve and runs through the frame and to the front differential and splits. any help locating a new one or an aftermarket substitute would be greatly appreciated.
this is for a 1979 f-150 4x4 longbed, 400ci. thanx in advane

 

They carry brake lines for your truck at LMC. It may be a whole kit not individual parts though. Might try searching on the web for brake lines.

 

I would think you should be able to get them at some of the sites sponsors (found just to the left of this page) like BOTP here: http://blueovaltruckparts.com/catalo...rds=brake+hose or Jeffs Bronco Graveyard here: http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-388 If you don't see what you need give them a call, I'm sure they can round one up for you. -Ed

 

Welcome to FTE

Are you asking for the flexible (rubber) hoses or the steel lines? The steel lines were only available as bulk tubing.

1978/79 F150 4X4 Regular Cab

D8TZ-2078-A .. Right Front Flexible Hose and Tube-Caliper to Junction Block

D8TZ-2078-B .. Left Front Flexible Hose and Tube-Caliper to Junction Block

>>> D8TZ-2078-C .. Flexible Hose-Proportioning Valve to Front Axle <<<

Is D8TZ-2078-C the flexible hose you are looking for? It's the only one that fits to the valve and extends to the front axle. There's no steel line connected to the valve that extends forward, only the flexible line is used for this purpose.


EDIT: FTE Sponsor GREEN SALES shows a quantity of 9 D8TZ-2078-C brake hoses in stock. The hose in no longer supplied by Ford.....I checked.

 

Look's like he want's the steel line from the PV to T. Local auto parts stores sell premade lengths that are very easy to bend by hand.

 

The illustration in the 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog for 1978/79 F150 4X4 shows a flexible rubber hose attaching directly to the proportioning valve and extending to the front axle...NOT a steel tube.

 

Is that description accurate? Is there a single hose that goes to the front axle?

Is there actually a small problem with the description of the lines you are looking for. You described a single brake line that goes to the front differential and splits. The front axle does not split down at the diff. The front brake system does the split at the frame and drops at each front wheel, using individual rubber lines. Only the rear uses a "T" that splits located on the axle and has hard lines connected to the wheel cylinders.
Is this right, or am I missing something here. Maybe you have some stuff that is not original to the truck, and causing some of the difficulty with parts location?????

 

I have the parts catalog, and looked at the picture...I'm using Ford microfiche slides, otherwise I'd post the illustrations >> Section 22; Pages 18 & 19. <<

The illustration shows a flexible hose (2078) from the proportioning valve (2B257) to the front axle. The right and left flexible lines (2078-A & B) from each caliper are made with a steel tube on each. The hose from the valve (2078-C) connects to these hoses...how I can't say exactly say as the picture doesn't show the actual hook up, but from experience, I'd say the flexible line from the valve prolly has a three way brass fitting attached. If there was a separate junction block, Ford would have an arrow pointing towards it and the basic part number or hardware part number listed. There is no separate steel line on the axle housing.


NOTE: This info pertains to 1978/79 F150 4X4 Regular Cab ONLY.

The 1978/79 Super Cab F150 4X4's do not use a flexible hose from the valve, only a steel line is used for Super Cabs. -

Please don't judge this 1978/79 F150 4X4 Regular Cab brake system by what your particular truck uses. It may not be the same.


left wheel=========junction of two hoses===========right wheel
..........D8TZ-2078-B................................D8TZ-2078-A...............

The hose from the valve >> D8TZ-2078-C << attaches at the junction of the two front flexible hoses and tubes. The right (D8TZ-2078-A) & left (D8TZ-2078-B) flexible hose and tube is one piece per side..there is nothing else shown.


Lets see what the OP really needs, when he returns.

>>> hipoparts.com sells the 1973/79 Light Truck Parts Catalog on a CD. If y'all had one, we wouldn't be arguing over the issues raised here.


75F350: if you are near Hacienda Heights, c'mon by and look at my parts catalog pics.

 

I will be a 'monkeys uncle' (LOL) !
A kid just rolled up with a 79 1/2 ton (what are the odds?) and I see the rubber line and the block. It does have three rubber lines. I have worked on this truck and have never paid too much attention to this. After a lift was installed for this truck we simply had a hose made at a local hydraulic shop. Only cost a few bucks with new ends. I can't believe I do not remember this. Maybe one of the guys actually put the wrenches on it, but for the life of, me I can't remeber these being this way.
Been wrong before, and I know it will happen again. Memory aint what she used to be I guess.
Either way that hose should be easy to find, or have made, and you might consider changing all of the rubber lines. If one is old and tired and they are the same age, they are all in the same condition.
Good Luck.

 

I found the hose he needs at Green Sales. I posted that info.

You have a shop and are located in SoCal? I'll load my microfische slides and reader in my truck and bring 'em on over..

 

hey guys, i found the correct line with your help.
thanx a bunch, i really appreciate it.
i don't post very much do to slow dialup in bfe oklahoma, hahaha.
i am getting satellite internet mon, so that should be like a turbo.
take care and thanx again .

 

I just saw your post ND. My apologies, I was working today. I do have a shop in Ontario, and I am working on another location in Pomona. With the help of another FTE member, we got a bunch accomplishe today.
I appreciate your offer, but I reall do a bunch of custom stuff, and original parts are few and far between for me.
That does not mean that you are not welcome at the shop. Heak there is always an open invitation for all. We can always find a cold beverage for anyone that stops by.

 

I found it ...... never mind .......

1977 F-150 reg cab 4X4 PU.

Front frame to axle Hose use a 63010114ERL 14" long SS braid line with -3AN fitting both ends, straight.
⦁ ordered 05/16/13 Summit $14.95 recvd 05-18-13
and use two 972054BERL brass tees -3AN branch to two .375-24IF outlets. .... and I'll just plug unused .375-24IF outlet at frame mounted fitting.
⦁ ordered 05/16/13 Summit $12.95 each (X2) total $25.90 recvd 05-18-13

I also got my two 63011714ERL 14" long -3AN str to -3AN 90degree end hoses for my hookup to the Tbird calipers and all my adapters for there, just grab some 3/16 tube and fittings and catch a day off and I'm ready to install my new F350 booster / MC combo , calipers, F350 rear WCs, and that new rear hose as well.

 

Dam Ed good to read your post,alot of the direction for my current build,was through your valuable info ,always grateful