Brake Hoses....

[cobraii351]

Anyone who has done the Granada brake swap what did you do for hoses? I found hoses that work but they are not quite long enough. Doing some work this weekend and I found a couple of spots that had become chaffed. I was looking to possibly get braided lines, but was unsure about this. I don't know the application of the hoses I have now and I want a D.O.T approved hose. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Tim

 

[dmoody]

I went with the braided lines on mine. They work great but the first pair I got were way too short. The company (Precision Brakes) shipped me new ones the correct length for free so I feel good about recommending them. If you've changed the brake caliper from stock you should let them know when you order.

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[vetwhat]

dmoody, are you using the GM calipers or the FORD ones ?

I used the GM ones from a mid to late 80's trans-am with hoses. they reach, but use metric fittings. I simply cut off the ends of my factory metal lines (ones on the frame ) and put on a metric fitting. been on there for quite some time now with no problems.

 

[dmoody]

I'm using Wilwood calipers. I didn't have to change the fittings on my brake lines. If you order the braided lines they'll come with the correct fittings for the stock brake line.

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[cobraii351]

I talked to a guy at Precision Brakes. 35$ each to go from the ford hard line to the GM Metric caliper 20" long. Not too bad. Yet something else to buy AGAIN. What a $ pit I've got......

 

[cobraii351]

dmoody,

Thanks a lot! I talked to a Doug at Precision Brakes. Got two new braded lines coming, 35$ each. Nice as hell to deal with. Got me exactly what I needed. It was funny he asked what suspension I had, and what type caliper and the hard line size and then what type or car it was in. He was shocked to hear it was still in a Mustang II! He was like, "wow I don't get to many calls for those.". Great bunch of people, and so far great service. We'll see when the lines get here.

Thanks again,

Tim