Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-18-2015, 07:29 PM

Just received my made in China today via Summit Racing. Looks like it would work, but I like the original brass better. So my not sure question today is, can businesses restore the originals? If so, who for example? The hose needs to be replaced. Fittings are fine.

ON TOPIC.....I see the company (Dorman) sells these in brass as well. Don't much care for the silver.

**special-K** · 07-18-2015, 08:42 PM

Just buy quality hoses. I don't think anyone reuses the fittings.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-18-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Just buy quality hoses. I don't think anyone reuses the fittings.

I think I'll see if I can get this in brass. Note: Auto zone nor Napa had this. I had heard Zone did.

**leddzepp** · 07-19-2015, 02:11 AM

You can have a hydraulic shop custom make any hose you want if you take in your original for duplication. Personally I would just run a quality hose and be done, it's not seen in it's location.

68C15 · 07-19-2015, 05:43 AM

having seen first hand the longevity of Dorman rubber hoses I wouldn't trust it to do more than fill a box.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-19-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

having seen first hand the longevity of Dorman rubber hoses I wouldn't trust it to do more than fill a box.

Good to know, I'm going to send this back. I thought these were difficult to locate, but probably not. Any recommendations for a vendor?

**Stocker** · 07-19-2015, 02:54 PM

Napa p/n UP 36683

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...683_0475354888

GRX · 07-19-2015, 02:58 PM

Bought mine from NAPA. All brass. A shame Dorman quality has gone down hill. They used to be very good.

cdowns · 07-19-2015, 02:58 PM

i'd buy the length required from speedway motors for a good quality piece

**Grumpy old man** · 07-19-2015, 04:50 PM

why would you waste your time ? Hit you local auto parts store and be done with it.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-19-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Napa p/n UP 36683

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...683_0475354888

Can't ask for more than that.............Thanks. Note: Napa claimed not to have it when I asked last week. Part of this is on me. I called it a "rear brake junction", when it's really just a "rear brake hose".

I've learned to ask who makes these parts too. I see these brake hoses run $20 to $65 bucks. Think I'll find out why. I need other brake parts as well.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-19-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

why would you waste your time ? Hit you local auto parts store and be done with it.

Dang it grumpy, the thread with your post was deleted, for how-to prep body for paint (e.g., "sand until it's as soft as a babies arsch, and then sand some more". Ha,Ha Haaaaaaaaaa!............. That was good information.

Went something like: Clean-sand-primer-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand, filler-sand............

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-20-2015, 02:47 PM

Interesting the "factors" surrounding a simple part. Here's what I've found so far.

1. Dorman gets "their" parts from about any manufacturer. Mostly China I believe.

2. Then of course you have the various retailers (Summit Racing/Napa) selling Dorman parts.

3. I checked on one of these $70 units. It's the exact same part that Napa is selling for $19.

4. Take a wild guess where these $19-$70 same parts come from?..........That's right, Dorman. Nearly everyone sells the Dorman. Sometimes it's silver, other times brass.

Incidentally, I don't know the difference, but 36683 is for rear leaf springs, 36684 is for rear coil springs. Works out well, because now I can send it back for they providing the wrong part. Edit: They said just to keep it. It's cheaper to keep than shipping and handling. So as a previous poster eluded to, this will do no more than fill a box.

I located one via Autozone for $30. Supposedly not Dorman and brass.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-23-2015, 05:47 PM

In case anyone was wondering, I've made a lot of calls and ordered/returned a couple of "different" hoses....The common themes are:

1. Most places sell Dorman. They charge anywhere for $13 to $65, but it's the same part.

2. Whether it's Dorman or another "brand", the hoses are generally displayed with a brass fitting, but what you get has a silver fitting. And so far, all have been made in China.

I came across a site "Hose & Fittings etc.". There's a shop 30 miles from me. I just got off the phone with the guy and he says "Just bring in your parts and I'll set you up."......He builds what's needed, and apparently, doesn't take very long.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-23-2015, 10:32 PM

Have you considered they are made of brass and just have a non corrosive coating ?

68C15 · 07-24-2015, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I came across a site "Hose & Fittings etc.". There's a shop 30 miles from me. I just got off the phone with the guy and he says "Just bring in your parts and I'll set you up."......He builds what's needed, and apparently, doesn't take very long.

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07-18-2015, 07:29 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? Just received my made in China today via Summit Racing. Looks like it would work, but I like the original brass better. So my not sure question today is, can businesses restore the originals? If so, who for example? The hose needs to be replaced. Fittings are fine. ON TOPIC.....I see the company (Dorman) sells these in brass as well. Don't much care for the silver. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-18-2015, 08:42 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? Just buy quality hoses. I don't think anyone reuses the fittings. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-19-2015, 02:11 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,989	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? You can have a hydraulic shop custom make any hose you want if you take in your original for duplication. Personally I would just run a quality hose and be done, it's not seen in it's location. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-19-2015, 05:43 AM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? having seen first hand the longevity of Dorman rubber hoses I wouldn't trust it to do more than fill a box. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-19-2015, 02:54 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,516	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? Napa p/n UP 36683 http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...683_0475354888 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-19-2015, 02:58 PM	#8
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? Bought mine from NAPA. All brass. A shame Dorman quality has gone down hill. They used to be very good.

07-19-2015, 02:58 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? i'd buy the length required from speedway motors for a good quality piece __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-19-2015, 04:50 PM	#10
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? why would you waste your time ? Hit you local auto parts store and be done with it.

07-20-2015, 02:47 PM	#13
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? Interesting the "factors" surrounding a simple part. Here's what I've found so far. 1. Dorman gets "their" parts from about any manufacturer. Mostly China I believe. 2. Then of course you have the various retailers (Summit Racing/Napa) selling Dorman parts. 3. I checked on one of these $70 units. It's the exact same part that Napa is selling for $19. 4. Take a wild guess where these $19-$70 same parts come from?..........That's right, Dorman. Nearly everyone sells the Dorman. Sometimes it's silver, other times brass. Incidentally, I don't know the difference, but 36683 is for rear leaf springs, 36684 is for rear coil springs. Works out well, because now I can send it back for they providing the wrong part. Edit: They said just to keep it. It's cheaper to keep than shipping and handling. So as a previous poster eluded to, this will do no more than fill a box. I located one via Autozone for $30. Supposedly not Dorman and brass. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 07-20-2015 at 09:26 PM.

07-23-2015, 05:47 PM	#14
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? In case anyone was wondering, I've made a lot of calls and ordered/returned a couple of "different" hoses....The common themes are: 1. Most places sell Dorman. They charge anywhere for $13 to $65, but it's the same part. 2. Whether it's Dorman or another "brand", the hoses are generally displayed with a brass fitting, but what you get has a silver fitting. And so far, all have been made in China. I came across a site "Hose & Fittings etc.". There's a shop 30 miles from me. I just got off the phone with the guy and he says "Just bring in your parts and I'll set you up."......He builds what's needed, and apparently, doesn't take very long. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 07-23-2015 at 06:46 PM.

07-23-2015, 10:32 PM	#15
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Can the rear brake hose to the brake distribution block be restored? Have you considered they are made of brass and just have a non corrosive coating ?



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