Front brake hose upgrade

[JasonS]

I replaced all of the wheel cylinders in my bobbed deuce last week (1.5") and noticed that one of the front brake hoses has a crack. They were all replaced about 8 years ago but I want to be as safe as possible. So, I searched for a source for new ones and happened upon TM 43-0143 which indicates that the short (9" ?) brake hoses were supposed to be replaced with longer, 5-ton hoses and a few other mods as part of an improvement campaign. It seems like there are a number of different M35A2 front brake hoses advertised for sale on line; which one is correct and are any of these suitable for my situation? Does the newer M35A2 have 1/2" inverted flare on the banjo fitting on the wheel cylinder? I assume that the hard line is 1/2" inverted flare on all versions of M35? I know that I read about this sometime in the past on SS but I can't find it.

 

[welldigger]

I had a local brake shop copy all of my flex lines. Other than the hoses peashooter sells, all the ones from the parts vendors seem to be Asian made. I bought a few. Very poor quality. The ones I had made are usa made rubber. I can't remember the size but I want to say all of the flare fittings are the same size. I can't help you on length though. I just plopped a hose on the counter and they copied it.

 

[rustystud]

Check out Peashooters post. It has all the info and parts you need .

 

[peashooter]

There is a ton of brake info in the first 3 posts here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...hs-fittings)&p=1539040&viewfull=1#post1539040

If you are interested in stainless steel braided hoses for your deuce or 5 ton you can get them here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...-ton-also)**&p=1540143&viewfull=1#post1540143

 

[JasonS]

I ordered a set of hoses. The issue that I've run into is that the brake line tee on the axle (going to the frame) is inverted flare. However, the hose that I recieved has a flate face. Suggestions? Are there different brake tees or is the hose the issue?