Route high-pressure brake fluid to the rear left corner with the Dorman - First Stop Brake Hydraulic Hose H38506. This flexible hydraulic hose carries pressurized brake fluid from the hard line to the wheel while flexing with suspension and steering movement, and it drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1985-1988 Ford Thunderbird (All), 1985-1988 Mercury Cougar (All), and 1987-1988 Ford Cougar (All). Dorman precision-engineered it to the fit, function, and performance of the factory rear-left hose for these listed applications.
If a cracked, bulging, or leaking hose is behind a soft brake pedal, this replaces it. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: 18J541 · 87-34340 · 8734340 · B917359 · 610619 · HB-81340 · HB81340 · 78758 · 150.61340 · BH253590 · 350-54144 · 35054144 · E7SZ2A442B · BH38506 · 2203894 · BH113938 · F113938. Manufacturer part number H38506.
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Which vehicles does the H38506 brake hose fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 1985-1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1985-1988 Mercury Cougar, and 1987-1988 Ford Cougar (all engines). See the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
What position is this hose for?
It is the rear left brake hydraulic hose for the listed applications.
What's included in the package?
The hose ships with gaskets and a stamped-steel bracket. Mounting hardware is not included; consult the service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused.
What is the hose made of?
The hose is EPDM rubber with a rubber outer sleeve and jacket, plus specially coated, corrosion-resistant treated-steel fittings — a Banjo end and a female end. It is DOT approved.
What are signs the brake hose may need replacing?
Cracking, bulging under pressure, fluid leaks, or a soft, spongy pedal can be signs a brake hose may need replacing. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.