QUESTION: Brake Line Fitting Size - Rubber Hose

[RallyRebel]

Posted in another thread but no response and search hasn't yet yielded this info, so here goes: Does anyone know the fitting size on the rubber brake hoses? I'd rather ask before removing a hose just to play with the pitch gauge! Thanks!

 

[Recovry4x4]

There are 5 hoses and 3 are different. What hose and what end are you looking to size?

 

[RallyRebel]

Errr... So of the 5 hoses 3 are different? Or there are 8 hoses, of which are different? Basically I've a friend that can make up Aeroquip hoses and instead of getting the 5 hose "kit" I thought to use the stainless braided hose as I'm getting parts together to overhaul the brake system. The truck sat for almost 10 years before I got it and I'd rather not take any chances on the brakes.

 

[Barrman]

Just 5 hoses. 1 for each rear axle (2), 1 to the front axle (3), 1 at each front wheel (5). You can do whatever you want. But, it seems you are trying to reinvent the wheel here. Order the set of hoses from ODIron that fit and are the proper size, made for the M35, used for more than 50 years with good results and move onto the next item on your fix list.

 

[RallyRebel]

Appreciate the info, but I'm not trying to re-invent the wheel. I can essentially get a full set of Aeroquip braided stainless lines with fittings for FREE as opposed to ordering the kit. Sure, the original lines are fine but if I can get better for less then why not? Was just hoping someone here would know the thread on the hoses so I wouldn't need to pull them off to find out. No worries, it ain't fun till you're dirty anyway!

 

[OD_Coyote]

RallyRebel - Did you get the fitting size on the rubber brake hoses?
I am thinking of going with braided stainless steel brake lines too.

Thanks,
C. D. Hunter