I’m preparing to refurb the rear brakes on my 74 E-type and
see a set of Argentine flex brake hoses on ebay for around
$30 a set including shipping. Item number:180492198907 Item
location:Buenos Aires, Argentina
The seller says:
‘‘TWO FRONT HOSES AND ONE REAR HOSE 1971-1974 E-TYPE V12
BRAKE HOSES BUILT IN SYNTHETIC RUBBER. Each one has an
internal tube coated with two braided fibers plus an
external layer that supports RUBBER DETERIORATION.
Manufactured under SAE J 1401 & I.R.A.M. / C.E.T.I.A. 6 F1
TYPE A First Class standards. Max. Resistance: 12000 LB.
All of our products manufactured under ASTM B117 standards.
Protected against rust and oxidation with an electrolytic
zinc bath.’’
OK, aside from the ‘‘supports Rubber Deterioration’’
statement, has anyone tried brake hoses from these folks?
I just ordered a rear flex hose for my 86 DD6 at O’Riellys
and it was $18 plus tax for the rear flex hose alone and
they listed none for the 74. This sounds like a good price
for a set for the E if the quality is OK and they don’t
actually come from China.
Opinions welcome.–
Phil W - 87XJ6, 86DD6, 85Sov, 74E, 67DQ450, 67DR450, 67Mk2
Arkansas, United States
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In reply to a message from Phil in Ar sent Sat 17 Apr 2010:
That vendor also sells hose sets for vintage American cars. He
came highly recommended to me by a restorer. I bought a set
for my 62 Chrysler and was quite pleased. They are the highest
quality I have seen. Fittingd were well plates and all new
hardware was included (nuts, lock tabs on my car).–
Mike Moore 63 O2S
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In reply to a message from Mike Moore sent Sun 18 Apr 2010:
Thanks, Mike,
With that recomendation I’ll order a set for the E-type
and perhaps for the DD6 too.–
The original message included these comments:
That vendor also sells hose sets for vintage American cars. He
came highly recommended to me by a restorer. I bought a set
for my 62 Chrysler and was quite pleased. They are the highest
quality I have seen. Fittingd were well plates and all new
hardware was included (nuts, lock tabs on my car).
Mike Moore 63 O2S
–
Phil W - 87XJ6, 86DD6, 85Sov, 74E, 67DQ450, 67DR450, 67Mk2
Arkansas, United States
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