Keep firm, confident braking reaching the front wheels with the Dorman - First Stop Brake Hydraulic Hose H38969. This flexible high-pressure hose carries brake fluid from the chassis-mounted hard line down to the front brake, flexing with suspension and steering travel while holding hydraulic pressure. It installs as a direct-fit replacement in the front-left and front-right positions on the 1990-1994 Mazda 323, 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, 1992-1995 Mazda MX-3, 1993-2002 Mazda 626, 1993-1997 Mazda MX-6, 1994-1997 Ford Escort, and 1994-1997 Mercury Tracer.
- Job: routes pressurized brake fluid from the rigid line to the front brake while allowing the wheel to move.
- Flexible connection: designed to bend with steering and suspension motion without kinking or losing pressure.
- Front fitment: cataloged for the front-left and front-right positions on the listed applications.
Over time a brake hose can crack, bulge, or deteriorate internally. Signs it may need replacing include a soft or spongy pedal, visible fluid seepage at the hose, or a bulge under braking. If a failed hose is the cause, this part replaces it; diagnose the cause before ordering, and follow the vehicle service procedure for installation.
Manufacturer part number H38969.
