FC Flexible Brake Hose.

[d82]

Hello All,


After 52 yrs of sterling service, the brakes on my FC have started playing up. I am replacing the slave cylinders as they were a bit corroded inside. In the process, I have found that one of the flexible hoses (the only one I have off so far) appears to be restricted. I can't blow air through. I did manage to pump some brake fluid through (emptying the reservoir a couple of times) by connecting them up and pumping the pedal but this didn't clear the restriction. Is this normal?

If not, are new hoses readily available?

Thanks

David.

[FC427]

Welcome David...  this is pretty normal for the hoses as they age  good practise to replace all 3  hoses while you are at it  most brake shops can get them made up for you in a few days  not sure if Rare spares carry them and have a good look at the metal lines as well  50 years is a long time for a metal hydraulic line ......FC427.....

[d82]

Thanks,

D.

[mcl1959]

When I was at Hoppers Stoppers, part of my job was to make up hoses while the customer waited. Being an old Holden enthusiast I had all the early Holden hoses already made ready to go
I was often complimented for how fast I was able to make the hoses up


Ken