Brake Booster Hose hmmm

[indecline]

Well I replaced the DOT C hose that was connected to the brake booster and plenum. The tech at the parts store gave me PVC/Smog hose for it's replacement.

The install went smooth (expect removing the OEM dike clamps was a PITA) & I replaced the OEM clamps with twisty ones. The only thing that trips me out is the hose I replaced is now very flat after I test drove the car. I have reason to believe it is flat because of it being pressurized and such.

[indecline]

So what kinda hose should I replace it with instead? a braided vacuum type hose? I still want to figure out what "DOT C" exactly means, it was labeled on the OEM brake booster hose.

[e30serg]

What about looking through realoem.com and getting the stock one? Have you tried pelicanparts.com? It looks like the hose you used has a side wall that is too thin and weak, and collapsed under the vacuum the engine pulls.

[Fidhle007]

Any vacuum hose that's the right size should do the trick, just make sure it's sturdy enough.