Raybestos BH36949 Brake Hydraulic Hose - Rear Center

Raybestos Element3 Rear Center Brake Hose

The Raybestos Element3 BH36949 is a brake hydraulic hose for rear center applications on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury full-size vehicles. It is built with a block SAE end on one side and a female thread SAE end on the other, with an overall length of 12.900 inches for the listed fitments.

Use BH36949 when replacing a worn or leaking rear center brake hose on vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car. This Raybestos brake hose is part of the Element3 line, which focuses on application-specific brake service parts for common repair needs.

Key Features

• Brake hydraulic hose for rear center placement
• Overall length: 12.900 inches
• End 1 fitting type: Block - SAE
• End 2 fitting type: Female Thread - SAE
• No gasket or seal included
• Raybestos Element3 product line

Detailed Description

BH36949 is a direct-fit brake hydraulic hose for compatible rear center brake routing on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models. It is listed for 1979-1997 applications across the expanded fitment range, including the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Mercury Colony Park, Lincoln Town Car, Ford LTD, Lincoln Mark VI, Mercury Marquis, and Lincoln Continental. The hose length and SAE-style end fittings support the specified brake line connection points for these vehicles.

This part cross-references Dorman - First Stop H98942 and Centric Parts 150.61313 for the same application. The Raybestos BH36949 part number is also used in interchange listings for related brake hose references.

What This Part Helps Address

• Brake fluid seepage at the rear center hose
• Cracked or aged rubber brake hose material
• Restricted brake fluid flow from a damaged hose
• Soft or inconsistent brake pedal feel caused by hose deterioration
• Brake service needs on rear center hydraulic routing

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify rear center fitment against the vehicle year, make, and model before installation.
• Inspect adjoining brake lines, fittings, and mounting points for corrosion or damage.
• Confirm the Block - SAE and Female Thread - SAE connections match the original hose.
• Bleed the brake system after hose replacement to remove air from the hydraulic circuit.
• Check for leaks and proper pedal response after installation.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3 brake components are cataloged for specific vehicle applications and brake service use. BH36949 is listed with defined end fittings, length, and fitment data to support accurate replacement selection for the covered Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models.