Front Brake Hoses

[Swank]

Afternoon,
Anybody know the correct front brake hose length off hand for the standard stock drum setup?  I have aprox 15" on the pass and 17" on the drivers now.   Probably didnt roll out the factory like that.

[Swank]

anyone, ...anyone?  ....Bueller? ....anyone?

[Swank]

Im guessing 15".

[Geeksum]

17 or 19 inch was for the rear brakes, 15 in front.  I just put a wilwood disk brake kit on and it recommended a 18in length in front.  Seems slightly long but I think anything from 15-18 inches would be fine, just double check for interference with wheels turned to both extremes and you should be fine.
   

[Swank]

Thanks,
The local parts place had a couple that were 15.5".   Went ahead and pulled the trigger on those. 

[Swank]

I also had this paper thin gasket type thing come off the back of the backing plate as i was knocking the grime loose.   It was between the backing plate and the spindle arm.  Does it have a name and do i need to put something similar back?

[cokefirst]

The part is a B7A 2044-A and it is called a backing plate to spindle gasket.  I have only found them at one place,  Try this URL for the supplier.  https://www.mustangsetc.com/1957-1972-full-size-ford-front-drum-brake-backing-plate-gaskets-pair/  They are also the only supplier that has that lock ring for the front wheel cylinder.  I bought extras of both since those are two parts that I can't find anyplace else.  Dan

[Swank]

Dang, ...a day late and dollar short.   The lock rings just showed up.

Thanks for the info.