Brake Booster Hose Question

Hey fellow "F"-Chatters,

Question: The Brake Power Booster hosing (from frt. power booster to rear engine manifold), should the hosing be liken to a higher pressure? Should the wall tickness be important? I found something similar,and was wondering if I can use it. If not, anyone know where I can get the approved hosing. It's exterior is braided, anyone know how much I'll need?

Thanks fory your help.

Chris.

 

On my 308 I used napa weatherhead hose. It works ok for me. I bought 16 Feet and had some left over that I used for the heater hoses in front.

 

I can only guess how much work it is to replace. As such, I'd make sure (through the vendor/manufacturer as needed) that it's vacuum rated! I'd hate to go through all that just to find that it collapsed after a couple of years because it wasn't vacuum rated. No detailed suggestions, sorry.

 

Thanks to all that replied!

Appreciate your help.

Chris.

 

My tech discovered that someone had used old heater hose on mine. He replaced it with braided. I don't have it back yet, but I'm told the brakes are greatly improved.

 

It is not a fun job , So do it once. The hose you are looking for is vacuum booster hose.braided on the outside ,reinforced with steel on the inside. any other rubber hose will collapse over time.