brake booster hose- how special is that?

[BennyM]

Quick question:
Do I have to replace the hose connecting the engine to the brake booster with a specific kind of hose or can I just go with the generic AutoZone vacuum hose of equivalent diameter?

[Tiger]

It is stronger, stiffer than usual. Regular hose will collapse under such vacuum pressure and give you no brake boost when it fails.

[BennyM]

Thanks, Tiger. That is exactly what I needed to know.


It is stronger, stiffer than usual. Regular hose will collapse under such vacuum pressure and give you no brake boost when it fails.

[genphreak]

It has several layers. Even when old and brittle, they are usually good. Its a safety item :)

Just make sure it is fastended well at both ends, should be good.