The Cessna 120-140 Association Forum

Hello:

I am re-restoring my 140A and need the 4 brake lines AN859-4D-10, does anyone know where can I find them? Mine look good but are old.

Regards:

Eduardo.

Any hose shop should be able to make them up for you. If you have trouble finding someone to do it, you can order the hose and reuse the fittings on the ends. There is a special "arbor" used to install the ends. It should not be hard to find someone who can do it for you.

Thanks John.

Eduardo - did you have any luck sir?!

I am in the same boat and need to replace the flexible brake hoses. Did you find a particular brake hose shop to make yours that you liked?

Thanks! Brian

20 years ago I used A.E.R.O.
https://www.aerohoseshop.com

I found it satisfying and quite easy to make up a set of Aeroquip 303. Borrowed the mandrel from my IA and otherwise just need your bench vice and a fresh hacksaw blade.

303-4 Qty 2ft (order a little extra inches as they might not be cut super sweet from Spruce)
491-4 Qty 4

Aero Hose as mentioned can make them.

Precision Hose Technology is also good.

Pretty sure either will copy the old ones if you send them. Alternatively make in the field as John noted.

Thank you for the information and yes thanks to John too. It will be nice to have this thing on its landing gear with working brakes. One of the many pieces to the puzzle. I appreciate it!

how long are they? i can make them with 303-4 hose and 491-4 fittings
Tim Mix
541-399-2731

Thanks Tim, let me give you a call once I make headway on rebuilding or finding a clean H Stab. I thought I'd be working on brakes already!