Converting Brakes to C5, Will C4 hoses work

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 2, 2005 | 12:59 PM

Strike3

Thread Starter

Burning Brakes

Joined: Feb 2001

Posts: 769

Likes: 0

From: Granbury TX

Converting Brakes to C5, Will C4 hoses work

I am getting my parts together for this conversion on my 1987 coupe. I have gone to the recommended web site (Superior Chevrolet), and printed out their parts list. I became aware that new brake hoses were not on their list and as their list was suppose to be complete, I began to wonder.

Everything I had seen in print always included new brake hoses so I assumed they were a necessity for some reason. Maybe the caliper end was different for the C5 callipers or something.

I wanted to install stainless steel braded hoses anyway, but assumed there was something special or different about the hoses needed for this conversion, but now I'm wondering,,, can I just order a set for the 1987 s/s hoses or is there something different on the caliper end?

May 2, 2005 | 01:21 PM

90SteelBlueCoupe

Instructor

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 182

Likes: 0

I beleive new hoses are recommended but not required... If I'm wrong someone tell me... I bought braided hoses for mine but have not installed them yet... They appear to be the same...

May 2, 2005 | 01:36 PM

SDS Photography

Burning Brakes

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 1,164

Likes: 5

From: Middle Earth

i was wondering this also, hey 90Steel where did u order yours from?

May 2, 2005 | 01:41 PM

vader86

Team Owner

Joined: Sep 2001

Posts: 62,119

Likes: 1,725

From: Athens AL

C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021

C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019

You use the hoses from YOUR year. So the stockers will work.

May 2, 2005 | 03:49 PM

Strike3

Thread Starter

Burning Brakes

Joined: Feb 2001

Posts: 769

Likes: 0

From: Granbury TX

Thanks guys! Now I know! I can just order a set of 4 for my 87, instead of ordering the 2 rear for an 87 and trying to find some strange setup for the front. Makes life easier.