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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: melav8r on July 28, 2011, 02:59:31 AM

Title: Brake hoses
Post by: melav8r on July 28, 2011, 02:59:31 AM

Are these brake hoses with red stenciling technically correct for a 69 Camaro?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-CAMARO-FIREBIRD-TRANS-AM-DISC-BRAKE-HOSES-69-Z28-/130554038295?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e65a08817

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: 68Zproject on July 29, 2011, 04:12:28 AM

I don't remember where I saw the post but it had a picture of those and said the ends were not correct.

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: JohnZ on July 29, 2011, 02:18:58 PM

As I recall, 60's brake hoses had a single crimp on the ends; when DOT regulations became effective, the brake hose test requirements changed, and new hoses had to have a double crimp in order to pass the DOT pressure test; that's the only kind you can buy today.

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: melav8r on July 29, 2011, 03:27:49 PM

Thanks Gents,
so the ends were single crimped on the originals, what about the markings?

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: sam on July 29, 2011, 07:04:50 PM

I believe they are pretty much spot on. The guys doing those hoses did alot of research on their parts.

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: JohnZ on July 30, 2011, 02:07:45 PM

In NCRS judging on Corvettes, we don't take a deduction for modern double-crimped brake hoses, as it's a safety item.

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: 68camaroz28 on July 31, 2011, 11:03:48 PM

Quote from: 68Zproject on July 29, 2011, 04:12:28 AM

I don't remember where I saw the post but it had a picture of those and said the ends were not correct.

Here is the recent post from the past week. http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=8353.0 Or scan down the page you posted and you will see the brake hose post.
I believe the hoses being used are Raybestos. InLiine Tube advertises front brake hoses that are supposed to be the same. 

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: copo on August 01, 2011, 11:24:30 PM

The  Raybestos. InLiine Tube hoses are not the same as the original hoses. The original hoses have a square end on the banjo fitting, the InLlne tube and Raybestos hoses have rounded corners on the banjo fitting. The hoses in the auction have the correct square end banjo fitting.

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: 68Zproject on August 02, 2011, 05:39:04 AM

I guess when I sell some more body parts I can spring for the hoses.  I just found my original back hose and I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: 68Zproject on August 08, 2011, 12:16:39 AM

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/68zproject/IMG_0190.jpg)
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/68zproject/IMG_0191.jpg)

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: Steve Shauger on August 09, 2011, 12:56:00 PM

As John Z stated the long single crimp is assembly line correct. Later DOT regulations required the double crimp as a safety requirement. 68Zproject shows the correct original type crimp found on 60's built cars.

Title: Re: Brake hoses
Post by: 68camaroz28 on August 12, 2011, 10:19:33 AM

Our orig. 68 Z/28 rear hose cleaned up pretty decent especially the hose part with the red writing.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_6151.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_6150.jpg)