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I ordered a replacement rear brake hose from Ebay and it arrived yesterday. It looks like a very nice quality brake hose but it came with a copper washer that I don't recognize. Does anyone know if this washer is used in this rear application somewhere that I could be missing? I've looked at my existing hose, which I believe is original to the car, and I can't see where you would use such a washer. See my pictures below. Note that the pics from the '66 Toro shown below aren't my actual car but reference pics I found on the interwebs......mine is the same, just easier to use these pics rather than take new ones of mine.
Note the copper washer included in the kit.
This is where I got the hose, from Ebay. Others have used this source for the hose on a '66 Toro with positive reviews
My guess is it goes between the hose end and the wye block that it screws into.
That's definitely what I was thinking as well except that it isn't shown in the illustrated parts catalog (items #3 & #5 in my first pic). I'll have to take a good look at what's currently installed on the car.
Don't guess where it goes. Look at the port in the Y-block. Is it inverted flare, NPT, or straight thread? If it's inverted flare then do NOT use the washer as the seal is the inverted flare. If it's NPT thread, do NOT use the washer, as the tapered threads are the seal. If it's straight thread THEN it would be appropriate to use a seal washer. My guess is that this is a standard spare parts bag that is used in multiple hose packages. NEVER assume that an aftermarket supplier has a clue about what is correct for these cars.
NEVER assume that an aftermarket supplier has a clue about what is correct for these cars.
I wouldn't be too hard on the aftermarket suppliers. We couldn't do our hobby without them.
Every brake hose I've ever bought has come with that little copper washer, and I've not needed it every time. I'm sure manufacturers are just trying to cover all the bases and make a single kit work in as many different situations as possible. MANY aftermarket parts I buy, not just brake hoses, come with more washers and fittings or whatever than I actually need. Carburetor rebuild kits are famous for this.
But the washer or fitting I've needed has always been there. I'd rather have parts leftover from the kit I buy than have it be missing a needed part.
I wouldn't be too hard on the aftermarket suppliers. We couldn't do our hobby without them.
Every brake hose I've ever bought has come with that little copper washer, and I've not needed it every time. I'm sure manufacturers are just trying to cover all the bases and make a single kit work in as many different situations as possible. MANY aftermarket parts I buy, not just brake hoses, come with more washers and fittings or whatever than I actually need. Carburetor rebuild kits are famous for this.
But the washer or fitting I've needed has always been there. I'd rather have parts leftover from the kit I buy than have it be missing a needed part.
Thanks guys, this is all very helpful.
I sized up the new hose closely and both ends are flare style connections. One being inverted flare and the other being standard flare. I guess the washer will not be needed but it seems silly to include it if you don't use it. Oh well, free extra washer I can use for something else I suppose.
