mnLS400

are these the correct brake hoses for a 1998 LS400? the first pic is what I purchased and the second pic shows what I am also finding online with I search for a 98 LS400. they are different.

this is the forum post I got the part number from:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...0-95-00-a.html

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

That because the one you ordered are aftermarket stainless steel. They are basically the same thing so don't let the color bother you.

mnLS400

ha! I'm not that clueless I know the ones I got are red and SS. My concern was the little nipple thing coming out of the one in the second pic, those arent on the SS ones I have.

RA40

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The cars I've worked on don't have that type of fitting and have had a male type fitting that screwed into the caliper. Those that have this tab go into that opening-index point on the caliper so they are oriented properly. Take note how the old line is oriented, place the new ones similar and hold the fitting while snugging up so that it doesn't rotate.

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

Ok my mistake. Just do as RA40 suggests and you will be ok.

dveneman

Hello mnLS400,
Did you install the brake hoses shown in the photo and link you provided?

dveneman

I thought I would post my experience with installation. Hope you don't mind adding to yours.
Since I wanted to flush brake fluid, then seeing your post, I ordered a set from Ebay.
The front hoses fit ok when reusing the original spring clip.
But I had a little trouble installing the rear hoses .
The rear original had no clip, but instead used a fitting that had a step machined into it . The new replacements were identical to the front, with no way to secure the inner hose end onto the wheel well hanger. I wanted to get the job done and not have to mess with returns. So I split a thin stainless washer and beat it back around the groove as shown in the photos.
This would give the hose a stop to prevent it from popping out from the bottom up.


Notice the hanger opening was rounded, but the hose had a six sided shape. I had to lightly file some of the points to allow it to fit into the hanger hole.


View from below with washer installed. I tack welded the outer part of the split.


The clip went in the upper groove tightly, but it went in.



New hose at Caliper (banjo) end . Notice the hole in the caliper that was used with the original hose to set the angle during assembly.


New hoses and brake fluid are secure. I am satisfied and would do this again. Just be aware it may take some work to get it right.
Note.... I did not contact the vendor to give them a chance to correct me or send replacements. I'm ok with what I have installed.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

Nice work! Stuff like this can require some "adjustments" to fab up something.