Front Brake Hoses

[Phx994Runner]

I was noticing this morning when I turn my wheels fully, the rubber brakes hoses up front are cracking. I'm sure they're original. I have a 99 Limited 4x4 - does anyone happen to have the Toyota OEM part number?

I found one on a couple of sites but they have no number and no picture, they're like $67 each - ouch. I see PartsGeek and a couple of others have PBR and Dorman brands for much less - anyone used these?

Also I sometime see a "front" and an "intermediate" - what does that specify exactly?

Thanks.

 

[rjaudi]

I would buy something like this:

High Performance Toyota Brake Lines from Wheeler's Off-Road

 

[habanero]

Wheeler's is what I have. I'm very happy with them.

 

[LittleCaesar]

+1 on the Wheelers, but if you want OEM, they list at $84 each, but can be bought for $60 off the web.
part# (same for both sides):90947-02862
I would say to replace the tube that goes from the line to the caliper:
right: 47314-35330 and lists for $7.96
left: 47316-35250, also $7.96

 

[RS Dude]

I did my front rubber lines about a year ago...paid about $12 each for Raybestos at CSK auto.

 

[brian2sun]

I changed my front brake hoses when I did my Tundra brake upgrade. I got them for $10 ea. at Napa. They look identical to the OEMs I took off and they had all the correct fittings. If you pay $80+ each for OEM hoses, well... you'll be getting hosed.

 

[Phx994Runner]

Thanks guys - the ones at Wheelers do look impressive.

I found some more "over the counter" ones from vendors like Bendix and Raybestos. I'm currently stock suspension height although will be putting in a set of OME 906's in the coming weeks. Looks like stock rear hose has enough play in it to flex down just a bit.

I'm going give the Raybestos a shot:
Front: BH38986 $8.41/ea 11.5"
Rear: BH380895 $10.38 14.5"

Figure I'll do the rear, too, since it'll need to be bleed - do it once not twice.

I'll do a search, but anything special on the 4Runner to watch out for or special when bleeding?

Thanks for the input.

 

[Phx994Runner]

How-to question ...

So I've got the brake hoses (all three - the "intermediate" is the one longer hose on the rear), a 10mm wrench and DOT3 brake fluid. My question is - what is the process I should follow before I remove the hoses?

Do I need to follow the start of the bleeding procedure by pumping the pedal 40 times with the ignition off to de-pressure the lines? I don't want fluid spurting and gushing out once I loosen the first hose.

Should I then just replace all three and THEN bleed everything, or do the rear first then bleed, or ...?

Lastly, does anyone happen to know what inside diameter (ID) plastic hose I need to fit the bleeder properly?

Haven't done this before, any advice/pointers welcomed - thanks!

 

[stever1000]

So I've got the brake hoses (all three - the "intermediate" is the one longer hose on the rear), a 10mm wrench and DOT3 brake fluid. My question is - what is the process I should follow before I remove the hoses?

Do I need to follow the start of the bleeding procedure by pumping the pedal 40 times with the ignition off to de-pressure the lines? I don't want fluid spurting and gushing out once I loosen the first hose.

Should I then just replace all three and THEN bleed everything, or do the rear first then bleed, or ...?

Lastly, does anyone happen to know what inside diameter (ID) plastic hose I need to fit the bleeder properly?

Haven't done this before, any advice/pointers welcomed - thanks!

Any issue with the aftermarket hoses?

 

[SpidermanGeek]