Availability of a Hydraulic Brake Hose to Install on a Folding Trailer Tongue

Updated 02/24/2017 | Published 02/23/2017

Question:

I have purchased the hinge for my boat trailer but I have hydraulic brake line that I need to splice a flex hose in. Do you have a kit for this? It doesn't branch off until it gets to the axle which is 18' I was hoping I could splice it at 4'but can you let me know cost both ways?

asked by: Mike S

Expert Reply:

We carry many different sizes hydraulic brake hoses that can work in replacing your steel brake line on your trailer's surge coupler.

I think the Kodiak 6 foot hose with 3/16 of an inch male flare fittings, # BH-3MFS-6, will be the best solution. This hose could attached to the master cylinder, if the fitting is 3/16, and then run the hose along trailer tongue until you can connect the other end to your brake line.

You will have to cut the steel line and install a inverted flare nut to connect the hose to the brake line. You will also need a flaring tool. If you do not have this tool, then check with an auto parts store. Many auto parts store will allow you to rent this tool at a reasonable price. The will also have the flare nut that you will need to install on your steel line.

expert reply by: Jared P