This is the new hose I installed which replaces the incorrect hose I was sold during my recent trailer rebuild project (you can see the old one under H26 Trailer Re-Build). After inquiring about the specs of my old hose I was informed they had sold me the wrong one. It was not compatible with brake fluid and would quickly breakdown. The old one was a heavy duty hydraulic hose which I now know is quite different in material than brake line. This is the correct hose for this application. It is the same product used for race car brake lines. It is refered to as 1/4 stainless braid due to the outer braiding material. The actual ID dimension is 3/16 and is made of Teflon. It is fully compatible with all brake fluid types and rated at 2000 psi. The hose is smaller, tougher and more flexible than the old. I use a 10 lenght for my trailer.

New stainless steel hose

With the new correct hose I was able to get the right crimped fitting to screw directly into the back-up solenoid without having to use adapters.

Connection to Back-Up Solenoid

The connection to the hard brake line is made through a pipe thread to inverted flare adapter. This is the most common connection as there are few crimp-on terminals that allow this connection without an adapter.

Brake line connection

This is a view of the new hose in the original retainers welded at the factory. The smaller size and added flexibility of the hose makes it much easier to store in this fashion.

Hose in retainer

Overall view