Keep brake fluid flowing to the front brakes with the Sunsong brake hose, part number 2203042. This front Sunsong brake hydraulic hose is a direct-fit replacement for the 1976-1978 Ford F-250 and the 1976-1979 Ford F-350. Sunsong is a vertically integrated maker of automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines, and it designs its products to deliver exact form, fit, and function.
- Standards compliance: Meets or exceeds DOT, Federal Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 106), and SAE J1401 standards.
- Installation pieces as required: The hose is precision engineered to exact fit. It includes brackets, grommets, molded plastic guards, wire clips, and protective sleeves where the application requires them, so the wearable parts can be returned to original condition.
- Zinc-plated steel tubing: Where the assembly uses tubing, it is made from high-grade steel and electroplated with a zinc coating. The coating resists corrosion and rust from high humidity, road salt, water, and grime.
- Pressure-tested: Each hose undergoes a high-pressure quality assurance test before it leaves the factory.
Sunsong supplies new copper washers with its banjo-end-fitting brake hoses to help seal those connections. A brake hydraulic hose flexes with the suspension and steering while it carries pressurized brake fluid to the brake at the wheel. Signs this part may need replacing include a cracked, bulging, or chafed hose, fluid seepage at the fittings, or a soft, spongy pedal. After installation, bleed the brake system according to the vehicle service information.
Fits: 1976-1978 Ford F-250 · 1976-1979 Ford F-350. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine and application details.
Interchange: 150.65013 · 350-54247
15065013 · 35054247 · 18J81 · 77061 · BH36811 · SP5488 · BHA36811 · H36811 · D6TZ2078N · 36811 · BH97840
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
18J81, 2203042, 77061, BH36811, BHA36811, SP5488, 150.65013, H36811, D6TZ2078N, 36811, 350-54247, BH97840
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does part 2203042 fit?
It is listed as a front brake hose for the 1976-1978 Ford F-250 and the 1976-1979 Ford F-350. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine and application details.
What standards does this brake hose meet?
Sunsong states it meets or exceeds DOT, Federal Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 106), and SAE J1401 standards. Each hose also undergoes a high-pressure quality assurance test before leaving the factory.
What are signs a brake hose may need replacing?
Common signs include a cracked, bulging, or chafed hose, fluid seepage at the fittings, or a soft, spongy pedal. These symptoms can have other causes, so inspect the brake system before replacing parts.
Are brackets or copper washers included?
Brackets, grommets, guards, wire clips, and sleeves are included where the application requires them. Hoses with banjo end fittings come with new copper washers.
Do I need to bleed the brakes after installing it?
Yes. Replacing a brake hose opens the hydraulic system, so bleed the brakes and check for leaks according to the vehicle service information before driving.
