Deliver hydraulic pressure to the front brakes without swelling or seepage with the Dorman - First Stop Brake Hydraulic Hose H38171. This flexible EPDM rubber hose routes pressurized brake fluid from the chassis hard line to the caliper while flexing with the front suspension and steering. It is cataloged for the FRONT LEFT and FRONT RIGHT positions on a wide range of 1978-1993 Dodge and Plymouth trucks and vans — including the 1978 Dodge B100, B200, B300 and CB300; the Dodge D150 (1978-1993); the D200 and D300 (1978-1980); the D250 and D350 (1981-1993); the Dodge D100 (1978-1979, 1984 and 1986-1989); the 1978-1993 Ramcharger; the 1978 Plymouth PB100, PB200 and PB300; and the 1978-1981 Plymouth Trailduster. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
- Durable design: EPDM rubber hose with a rubber outer sleeve and specially coated, corrosion-resistant treated-steel fittings.
- Position-specific fit: manufactured to precise measurements for an exact fit and easy installation.
- DOT approved: materials tested to government-regulated safety and durability standards.
- Fitting configuration: banjo fitting on End 1 and a female 3/8-24 fitting on End 2, with sealing gaskets included.
The overall length is 15.63 in. Mounting hardware and a bracket are not included; consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: 18J285 · 87-40012 · 8740012 · B917079 · 612192 · HB-87012 · HB87012 · HB-87016 · HB87016 · 77169 · 77211 · 150.67012 · 4036450 · 4176785 · BH177169 · BH1771691 · BH177211 · 350-40125 · 35040125 · NF4013 · 4538171 · BH38171 · 2201026 · BH106669 · F106669 · Manufacturer part number H38171
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
18J285, 87-40012, B917079, 612192, HB-87012, HB-87016, 77169, 77211, 150.67012, 4036450, 4176785, BH177169, BH1771691, BH177211, 350-40125, NF4013, BH38171, 2201026, BH106669, F106669
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this brake hydraulic hose do?
It carries pressurized brake fluid from the chassis hard line to the caliper while flexing with the front suspension and steering movement.
Which position does the H38171 fit?
It is cataloged for the front left and front right positions on the listed 1978-1993 Dodge and Plymouth applications.
What is the hose made of?
An EPDM rubber hose with a rubber outer sleeve and specially coated, corrosion-resistant treated-steel fittings — a banjo fitting on one end and a female 3/8-24 fitting on the other.
Are mounting hardware and a bracket included?
No. Gaskets are included, but mounting hardware and a bracket are not. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused.
What are signs this hose may need replacing?
Bulging or cracked rubber, fluid weeping at the fittings, or a soft, spongy pedal can be signs a brake hose is failing; diagnose the cause before replacing.
