Which flexible brake lines?

[r00b]

Hello, I'm working on a frame swap, I have Hervey's stainless braided brake lines that didn't want to come off. When I finally got one loose, the threads were damages. I put the lines in 10 years ago, I'd like to get some replacements locally considering how cheap flexible lines are compared to what the vendors charge. I don't care about stainless braided lines anymore.

What flexible lines should I get?

[Delorean Industries]

https://deloreanindustries.com/brake-hose-kit-dot-approved-factory-style/

[r00b]

I didn't know you had these, looks like a good price compared to the braided lines.

I was thinking about it and I figured I could just look up what car the calipers cross reference too.
Here are the links for anyone in the future.

Front - 1977 mercury capri
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercury,1977,capri,2.8l+171cid+v6,1433960,brake+&+wheel+hub,hydraulic+hose,1792

Rear - 1987 Jaguar xj6
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jaguar,1987,xj6,4.2l+l6,1178164,brake+&+wheel+hub,hydraulic+hose,1792

I may try the cheapest ones to see how well they hold up, they should cost around $25 for the whole set.

[bytes311]

I didn't know you had these, looks like a good price compared to the braided lines.

I was thinking about it and I figured I could just look up what car the calipers cross reference too.
Here are the links for anyone in the future.

Front - 1977 mercury capri
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercury,1977,capri,2.8l+171cid+v6,1433960,brake+&+wheel+hub,hydraulic+hose,1792

Rear - 1987 Jaguar xj6
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jaguar,1987,xj6,4.2l+l6,1178164,brake+&+wheel+hub,hydraulic+hose,1792

I may try the cheapest ones to see how well they hold up, they should cost around $25 for the whole set.

Curious how well they will fit... particularly the front brake hoses. Please keep us posted.

[David T]

Sounds like a great plan to me! Lets see if we can find the cheapest part to put on one of the most important systems in the car!

[r00b]

Sounds like a great plan to me! Lets see if we can find the cheapest part to put on one of the most important systems in the car!

"They meet or exceed DOT, Federal Vehicle Safety Standards". I don't see a problem, unless you like an exorbitant markup.

[Ethan Rode]

Those brake hoses won't work; think about it. The fittings may be different, and the length will almost certainly be.

[r00b]

Good thing they're so cheap, you can get them in 13.22 inch or 14.2 inch. What is the length of ours?

[eight8toy]

Sounds like a great plan to me! Lets see if we can find the cheapest part to put on one of the most important systems in the car!

Uh, don't you post your delorean website all over here which has a link of crossover parts? Not sure I see what the difference is...

[Andrew]

I didn't know you had these, looks like a good price compared to the braided lines.

I was thinking about it and I figured I could just look up what car the calipers cross reference too.
Here are the links for anyone in the future.

Front - 1977 mercury capri
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercury,1977,capri,2.8l+171cid+v6,1433960,brake+&+wheel+hub,hydraulic+hose,1792

Rear - 1987 Jaguar xj6
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jaguar,1987,xj6,4.2l+l6,1178164,brake+&+wheel+hub,hydraulic+hose,1792

I may try the cheapest ones to see how well they hold up, they should cost around $25 for the whole set.

I've been running the above referenced hoses on 5052 for almost 5 years without any problems whatsoever. I also swapped the plastic spiral guard at the time of the install.

I opted to go with the Centric hoses, but I suspect that the Raybestos hoses would be fine as well.

[David T]

"They meet or exceed DOT, Federal Vehicle Safety Standards". I don't see a problem, unless you like an exorbitant markup.

While the hose materiel may meet Federal standards, if it is not the correct length with the correct fittings, it is not safe to use in the car. We are not talking about such an expensive part that you should risk compromising safety but the choice is entirely up to you. I am not saying you can't find a cross/over part that fits, just make sure it is EXACTLY the right length and the fittings are the same. When installing brake hoses be sure not to twist the hoses, follow the external ribbing and keep the hose straight so t won't kink. Make sure the hose doesn't rub against anything also. When working on the calipers never let them hang by the hose.

[r00b]

I noticed the Centric lines had the same part number for the capri and the jaguar. I ordered a pair of Centric and a Pair of longer Raybestos lines.
Here's a Centric line next to the lines I removed.
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The Centric lines will work front and back. Here I test fit a Centric to the front.
59743

I'm going to use them in the back.
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The longer Raybestos lines are perfect for the front, I added the guard from the old line.
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The Centric lines are about 13 inches. The Raybestos lines are over 14, and about and inch shorter than the old ones.

Here's what to buy.

Front - RAYBESTOS BH38542 $12.70 each
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/raybestos,BH38542,hydraulic+hose,1792

Rear - Centric 15061100 $7.56 each
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/centric,15061100,hydraulic+hose,1792