MarkV Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 What size brake hoses can I get for my '48 connie? and where can I get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The brake hoses are the same front (2) and rear(1). I bought mine from Sacramento Vintage Ford. They are 15.5" long ( '39 to '48 Ford/Merc front) and matched what I removed from my car. Around $20 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Phil Knapp Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi Wes,I recently replaced all three (2 front, 1 rear) brake hoses on my 1941 Zephyr with Raybestos BH4497 hoses. I got these from my local auto parts store. They are a wee bit longer than the original hoses (who knows if they were REALLY original?) but seem to work OK.Braided steel brake hoses are available from www.inlinetube.com. I got a set of these hoses for my power brake boosted '41 Continental but haven't installed them yet.If you are planning on doing a brake job on your '48, try to get some asbestos brake linings. The new brake lining material doesn't produce enough friction to safely stop these cars. That's why I installed the Midland power brake booster on my '41 Continental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_V12Bill Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I got mine at NAPA. They are Wagner F4497 and appear to be an exact replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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