Thanks for the info.  I found the line that goes from the frame to the rear housing.  I"ll be using the Cobra brake lines from the calipers to the housing, I just need to figure out the hard lines from the "y" block to the Cobra soft lines.  Thank you

Thanks Steve!

mikec35 wrote:

I just searched for quite a while, looks like the Versailles rear caliper hoses are not sold anywhere other than a company on ebay that will make them to order.  $99 for both hoses plus shipping, OUCH!

In that case, any generic hose with a 3/8" banjo on the caliper end and a 3/16" SAE inverted flare on the axle end will work, but you MUST have a solid mount point for the axle end. 

Since we found out Versailles hoses are obsolete, maybe a new approach is in order.  Later model Mustangs used a hose that went from the caliper up to the frame rail.  This totally eliminates the need for a rubber center hose, but does require running a hard line back to each frame rail.  I did this on my 56 F100, but have not done it on an early Mustang.  If you do this, be sure you have enough slack for the suspension travel not only in a vertical line, but also for when the axle is at a severe angle, as it would be in when turning into a steep driveway, where one side is at full extension and the opposite side at full compression.  In that case, the side in full extension can exceed the extension the hose would ever see in vertical travel full compression.
 

mikec35 wrote:

Thanks again.  I think I still have all the old brake hardware for this rearend, wonder if a local hose shop could make new hoses using my old hoses with the brackets? And if it would be worth it? Guess I'll be calling around tomorrow.

There are a couple of brake line companies out there (I can't remember their names) who will make custom lines for a fee.  I have used both and just give them the specs as to which fitting at each end and total length of hose.  Prices have been good, and service quick.  I feel they are more likely not to make a mistake making the lines than I.
 

Don't be afraid of making your own hard lines.  It is not difficult.  Use a coathanger or welding rod to make a pattern, and bend the line to match.  The new stuff bends much easier than your original brittle and hard stuff.  Just remember, on the final part of the flare, do not tighten the flare tool more than about 1/2 turn to allow the tubing to remain soft so the flare will seal.  Let the cone in the female fitting do the final flare and it will seal better.

Here's where I go when I'm trying to find brake hoses that might fit an application:  https://www.dormanproducts.com/c-172-brake-hose.aspx.  You can filter by length, end type, etc.  BTW, for hard lines copper-nickel is hard to beat.  Bends and flares easily and will never rust.  Has a nice bronzy appearance.