[DeTomaso] I.D. Brake booster hose??

[Mike Drew]

Larry,

Here is silicone vacuum hose on Amazon in 5-foot lengths. 

https://www.amazon.com/HPS-HTSVH127-BLKx5-Temperature-Silicone-Pressure/dp/B01AUSSBJS

Mike 

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> On Feb 16, 2020, at 12:24, Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> Larry,
> 
> The pipe is 14mm which is slightly larger than 1/2 and smaller than 9/16. I think 1/2 inch is what you want. What do you mean you are ‘striking out’ on that size? 
> 
> In the past I found local auto parts stores didn’t carry vacuum hose that large in diameter. It can probably be ordered though. 
> 
> Many euro cars use hose of that diameter, although usually it’s in very short lengths so it’s probably usually sold as a molded hose.
> 
> The Pantera front hose is 18 inches, rear hose is 5 feet. So 7 feet is what you need. 
> 
> Do NOT accept heater hose. It’s not strong enough and will collapse when you step on the pedal, which renders the brakes partially inop. A friend struggled for years with a Pantera with terrible brakes and finally bought a second Pantera and gave up and sold the first one, just because of the brakes. New owner immediately diagnosed improper hose, replaced it with vacuum hose, and fixed it instantly. 
> 
> Mike
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Feb 16, 2020, at 12:02, Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
>> 
>>    I thought the vacuum hose was 1/2 inch ID but after striking out on
>>  that size at three parts houses I am beginning to wonder if that is the
>>  correct size.
>> 
>>   Can somebody please confirm proper size for vacuum hose and if
>>  available, a NAPA part number??
>> 
>>  Larry
>> 
>>  Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo.
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   Larry,

   Here is silicone vacuum hose on Amazon in 5-foot lengths.

   [1]https://www.amazon.com/HPS-HTSVH127-BLKx5-Temperature-Silicone-Press
   ure/dp/B01AUSSBJS

   Mike
   Sent from my iPad

     On Feb 16, 2020, at 12:24, Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:

   Larry,
   The pipe is 14mm which is slightly larger than 1/2 and smaller than
   9/16. I think 1/2 inch is what you want. What do you mean you are
   `striking out' on that size?
   In the past I found local auto parts stores didn't carry vacuum hose
   that large in diameter. It can probably be ordered though.
   Many euro cars use hose of that diameter, although usually it's in very
   short lengths so it's probably usually sold as a molded hose.
   The Pantera front hose is 18 inches, rear hose is 5 feet. So 7 feet is
   what you need.
   Do NOT accept heater hose. It's not strong enough and will collapse
   when you step on the pedal, which renders the brakes partially inop. A
   friend struggled for years with a Pantera with terrible brakes and
   finally bought a second Pantera and gave up and sold the first one,
   just because of the brakes. New owner immediately diagnosed improper
   hose, replaced it with vacuum hose, and fixed it instantly.
   Mike
   Sent from my iPad

     On Feb 16, 2020, at 12:02, Larry Finch via DeTomaso
     <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:

       I thought the vacuum hose was 1/2 inch ID but after striking out
     on

      that size at three parts houses I am beginning to wonder if that is
     the

      correct size.

       Can somebody please confirm proper size for vacuum hose and if

      available, a NAPA part number??

      Larry

      Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo.

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References

   1. https://www.amazon.com/HPS-HTSVH127-BLKx5-Temperature-Silicone-Pressure/dp/B01AUSSBJS