So long as we've got the isolation from the virus thing going on, might as well catch up on some chores. Especially since the weather has been nice nearly all of April so far. One project that I've been putting off for too long was new hydraulic brake hoses on the front disc brakes of my 72 Ford wagon. These take a special hose, only the proper kind will fit, Mickey-Mouse just doesn't do on brake components due to safety issues. The brake hoses for this model have long been out of production. There is one source and one source only for these, made in small quantities by a specialty manufacturer. DOT certified. I guess there are enough fancy LTD convertibles still left from this era that I lucked out and got a pair for my Custom 500 Ranch Wagon. I puttered around with this project for parts of two days, worked on the calipers, replaced the pads, replaced one rotor. Got it all back together today, works fine now.
Original hose, 48 years old.
New hose on right front.
Original hose, 48 years old.
New hose on right front.
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