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Guys, I replaced the drivers front brake hose with an aftermarket one and I noticed the one I took off had a 1 or 2" nipple on the end that went into the wheel cylinder. The one I put on didn't have this and I am having a hard time getting it tight because it is right up against the backing plate. Do you know if the nipple was supposed to be there or did someone put it there to make it easier to tighten?

Don't remember which hose I used but was bought locally. Here is what my 56 left front looks like if it can be of help. The nut is next to the backing plate. A 5/8 flare wrench works fine on this hose but doesn't have a huge amount of swing.

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The correct hoses can be bought from napa and are listed in the X-Ref here on the website. They are the same ones as my '54 Clipper Deluxe.

Flarenut wrench is the way to go.

There should also be a copper washer that acts as a gasket between the fitting on the hose and the wheel cylinder.
Fluid will leak if the washer is missing.

Brian,

That is a good point, if you are missing them they will leak. You should replace with new washers every time the hoses are changed. All of my Napa sourced hoses came with new copper washers.