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Longhorn Man · 06-20-2008, 10:05 PM

I am in the middle of converting my 3/4 ton burb to a 1/2 ton burb... The brake hoses on both 72 burb front ends were toast. One set was swollen like mad, the other set was dry rotted and cracked... looked like the dirt in a dried up pond.
Went to my NAPA guy who hardly ever got me the wrong part... at least, untill I got this truck. He gets the wrong part for the burb just about every time... gettin real old, real quick.
So he gets me $50 worth of hoses, and lo and behold... they don't fit. Too short.
Now, I went ahead and looked in my LMC catalog, and noticed the P/N for 71 and 72 hoses are NOT the same from 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton.
The Calipers are the same... the lines are the same, but the hoses are not.
Can anyone here tell me what gives?
Are 1/2 ton hoses longer?
Shorter?
Purple instead of black?
I briefly considered calling LMC, but I know my customer service call would be ignored in the order it's recieved.

**uncle** · 06-20-2008, 10:08 PM

3/4 is longer and you can't buy them at a parts store as far as I know. Factory hoses is what I'm referring to.

Longhorn Man · 06-20-2008, 10:27 PM

3/4 is longer.
Sweet. this is exactly what I needed.
Guess i need to find a vendor close to Ohio.

myoldchevytruck · 06-20-2008, 10:29 PM

Front hoses are 13" fitting to fitting for the 1/2 ton. Front hard lines are 3/16"

I'm doing my disk conversion and I'm going with Steel Braided Lines. Andy in an earlier thread you started about brake lines (on 6/15) I said I found a Company in Cali that did steel braided brake lines for $12.00 ea. MY MISUNDERSTAND The lines are actually $30.00 each. The SB Line starts at $12.00 and then your paying for the fittings. Anyway, I still feel I got a good deal since the lines are Steel Braided/Teflon hoses with crimped ends. The Company's called Bonaco, Inc. There in Upland, California. Here's there website: www.bonacoinc.com

myoldchevytruck · 06-20-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

3/4 is longer.
Sweet. this is exactly what I needed.
Guess i need to find a vendor close to Ohio.

Andy,

Here's a company in Ohio. If you give them a sample line, they can probably duplicate it for you. http://www.ohiohydraulics.com/Conten...eFittings.aspx

Longhorn Man · 06-20-2008, 10:40 PM

my samples are gone.

Yeah, I need whipped with the dipstick from a 69 TH400.

myoldchevytruck · 06-20-2008, 10:45 PM

My new lines come in on Tuesday or Wednesday w/ the samples. Once I check the fit, If you want my samples, I'll be glad to send them to you.

Longhorn Man · 06-20-2008, 10:50 PM

I may do that... but i gotta get this thing put together with the quickness.

myoldchevytruck · 06-20-2008, 11:04 PM

I'll PM you when I get them back.

**zeusflash** · 06-20-2008, 11:08 PM

Try GMC Paul,he came up with a set for my wifes 72 3/4 ton Suburban.

06-20-2008, 10:05 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 I am in the middle of converting my 3/4 ton burb to a 1/2 ton burb... The brake hoses on both 72 burb front ends were toast. One set was swollen like mad, the other set was dry rotted and cracked... looked like the dirt in a dried up pond. Went to my NAPA guy who hardly ever got me the wrong part... at least, untill I got this truck. He gets the wrong part for the burb just about every time... gettin real old, real quick. So he gets me $50 worth of hoses, and lo and behold... they don't fit. Too short. Now, I went ahead and looked in my LMC catalog, and noticed the P/N for 71 and 72 hoses are NOT the same from 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton. The Calipers are the same... the lines are the same, but the hoses are not. Can anyone here tell me what gives? Are 1/2 ton hoses longer? Shorter? Purple instead of black? I briefly considered calling LMC, but I know my customer service call would be ignored in the order it's recieved.

06-20-2008, 10:08 PM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,289	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 3/4 is longer and you can't buy them at a parts store as far as I know. Factory hoses is what I'm referring to.

06-20-2008, 10:27 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 3/4 is longer. Sweet. this is exactly what I needed. Guess i need to find a vendor close to Ohio.

06-20-2008, 10:29 PM	#4
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 Front hoses are 13" fitting to fitting for the 1/2 ton. Front hard lines are 3/16" I'm doing my disk conversion and I'm going with Steel Braided Lines. Andy in an earlier thread you started about brake lines (on 6/15) I said I found a Company in Cali that did steel braided brake lines for $12.00 ea. MY MISUNDERSTAND The lines are actually $30.00 each. The SB Line starts at $12.00 and then your paying for the fittings. Anyway, I still feel I got a good deal since the lines are Steel Braided/Teflon hoses with crimped ends. The Company's called Bonaco, Inc. There in Upland, California. Here's there website: www.bonacoinc.com __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

06-20-2008, 10:40 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 my samples are gone. Yeah, I need whipped with the dipstick from a 69 TH400.

06-20-2008, 10:45 PM	#7
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 My new lines come in on Tuesday or Wednesday w/ the samples. Once I check the fit, If you want my samples, I'll be glad to send them to you. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

06-20-2008, 10:50 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 I may do that... but i gotta get this thing put together with the quickness.

06-20-2008, 11:04 PM	#9
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 I'll PM you when I get them back. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

06-20-2008, 11:08 PM	#10
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: brake hose question... C/20 to C/10 Try GMC Paul,he came up with a set for my wifes 72 3/4 ton Suburban. __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4



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