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Raybestos BH38997 Brake Hydraulic Hose - Front Left
| Brand | Raybestos BH38997 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Left |
| Fitting Type, End 1 | Female Thread - SAE |
| Fitting Type, End 2 | Banjo |
| Gasket Or Seal Included | Yes |
| Hose Length, Overall | 19.700 |
| Product line | Element3 |
| Fits | Ford and Mercury · 8 vehicles |
OE direct replacement. Brake hydraulic hose with SAE female-thread and banjo fittings.
Seal included. Comes with a gasket or seal for a cleaner installation.
Element3 line. Raybestos brake hose from the Element3 product line.
Cross-references Centric Parts 150.61047, Dorman - First Stop H77750 and Raybestos Brakes BH38997 for the same application. See all 17.
Brake Hydraulic Hose for Thunderbird and Cougar
The Raybestos Element3 BH38997 brake hydraulic hose is built for front left brake line replacement on select Ford and Mercury applications. It provides the correct end fittings and overall length for a direct-fit service part on 1989-1992 Ford Thunderbird and 1989-1992 Mercury Cougar models.
Key Features
- Brake hydraulic hose for front left placement
- Female thread SAE fitting at end 1
- Banjo fitting at end 2
- Overall hose length: 19.700 in.
- Gasket or seal included: Yes
- Raybestos Element3 line for application-specific brake service
Element3 Product Line
Raybestos Element3 focuses on brake components engineered for consistent service fit and dependable hydraulic connection points. For this application, BH38997 is specified with the correct hose length and fitting style to match the original brake hose layout on the listed Thunderbird and Cougar front left position.
Detailed Description
Raybestos BH38997 is a brake hydraulic hose for the front left side of 1989-1992 Ford Thunderbird and 1989-1992 Mercury Cougar models. The hose uses a female thread SAE connection on one end and a banjo fitting on the other, with an overall length of 19.700 inches. This part number, BH38997, is a direct replacement option for restoring brake fluid transfer at the wheel end of the hydraulic system.
This part cross-references Centric Parts 150.61047 and Dorman - First Stop H77750 for the same application.
What It Is Used For
- Replacing a leaking or cracked front left brake hose
- Restoring brake pedal response affected by hose restriction
- Correcting fluid seepage at hose fittings
- Servicing worn or corroded hydraulic line connections
- Maintaining proper brake fluid delivery on Thunderbird and Cougar front left brake systems
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front left position before installation. Confirm the female thread SAE and banjo end connections match the original hose routing, and inspect the sealing surfaces before tightening. Bleed the brake system after installation to remove air from the hydraulic circuit.
Quality Assurance
Raybestos brake components are built for application-specific fitment and service replacement use. BH38997 is listed for 1989-1992 Ford Thunderbird front left and 1989-1992 Mercury Cougar front left applications, with included gasket or seal noted in the product data.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | Front Left | Element3 |
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | Front Left | Element3 |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | Front Left | Element3 |
| 1991 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | Front Left | Element3 |
| 1990 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | Front Left | Element3 |
| 1990 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | Front Left | Element3 |
| 1989 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | Front Left | Element3 |
| 1989 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | Front Left | Element3 |
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