From what I can find at Dorman they are metric - http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.aspx?type=parttype&year=1996&make=Ford&model=Mustang&parttype=Brake%20Hose%20Banjo%20Bolt  

=14pxBrake Hose Bolts M10-1.5 X 27.8mmApplication Summary: Ford 2003-95, Ford 1989-81, Lincoln 1997-95, Mercury 1989-81

These are the specs for the fronts so you wil have to size the rear depending on the banjo arrangement you use.  For grins, I would try the 3/8" as I don't seem to have 100% luck on bolt size recommendations.  3/8" banjo lines will fit if you are going aftermarket.

the metric bolts are definately no joy.    Gonna hit up the parts store next time I head out.  Ive got three different sized banjo bolts in the drawer,  metric 1.5 size still being in a box. But I think all three of them are metric.  none of them fit.    I dont seem to have any 3/8 x 24 bolts of any kind around to try. 

I will get it figgured out,  I was just looking for a quick answer.   

My tabs to weld on to the spring u-bolts came in the mail today, but Im still waiting on my rear hoses anyway.   Gonna try 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee hoses.  If they dont work, I will have them for my Jeep.  LOL

I found my original parts order from Rock Auto.  I got 96 Cobra calipers.  The bolts that I ordered from Rock Auto right off of the Cobra section for a 96 are 10 x 1.5.  I looked at the package for the bolts and it says 10x1.5.  The Dorman part number is 484-202.1.  For the aftermarket hoses I bought the bolts are a hair too long but I will just cut them down.  For the original style hose fitting they would be fine.  I am not sure what calipers you have but from the previous post, it does appear that Ford changed things along the way.  I just tried a 3/8 -16 and a 3/8 - 24 and neither fits.  The 3/8 -16 starts to thread in but is loose initially and binds up after about 4 threads.  The -24 ain't even close.  What year calipers do you have?  Any chance that you have GT calipers?  Sorry I can't be any more help.  http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-19935-484-2021.aspx 

I just went downstairs and checked everything that I have.   There is no way that 10 x 1.5 will go into the rear calipers. ( However they do fit the front ones.)

3/8 x 16 will start to screw in and it feels very loose.  Its not right.    I think these things are either M 10  1.0  or M10 1.25 threads.   I do not have any known threads to double check it and there is no way Im checking it with a tap.     

I know the threads in these calipers are very clean.   I didnt see a way to identify offhand what year calipers they are.  

Glad you got it sorted out.  What are you going to use for flex hoses?  Are you going to run them to the axle or to the frame?  I think I'm mounting them to the frame but it is hard finding a spot that is clear of exhaust, suspension, and that won't get pinched by the axle.

GPatrick wrote:

Glad you got it sorted out.  What are you going to use for flex hoses?  Are you going to run them to the axle or to the frame?  I think I'm mounting them to the frame but it is hard finding a spot that is clear of exhaust, suspension, and that won't get pinched by the axle.

Well,  I am going to try to use these:

http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-H381143-Hydraulic-Brake-Hose/dp/B001PYAQZY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395242014&sr=8-5&keywords=2004+jeep+grand+cherokee+brake+hoses  
There is a separate part # for the other side.   

And these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brake-Line-Mount-Tabs-With-Clips-4Pk-910-31310-/360696992732?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item53fb3753dc

The plan is to weld the tabs to a spring u bolt. I do not know how its going to work yet, as I havent got the hoses in the mail.  Because they are kind of short.   If they do not work, I have a 2004 Jeep, and I will use them on it.  And find something else.  Hoping it makes a nice, clean installation though.   Dont like the bunched up hose or loops.  

Last edited by Greg B (3/19/2014 9:25 AM)

I did my flex lines with a tab on a U bolt like you describe, Greg.
Works well.

Yeah.......the bath fan.    I was doing that yesterday.   Who among us would think that I bought all that rear end stuff without my wife getting something in return?  LOL (she is a smart negotiator)  Im just finishing up the bathroom remodel.   It all went well until yesterday.   I was going to run the hose from the fan out under the soffit.  I special ordered a soffit exhaust, got up on the ladder, cut a 5 inch hole in the soffit and the wood underneath, just to realize that 1, theres only about 2 1/2 inches between the roofline and the wall line, and 2) it was covered up with wood anyway.   

So today, I got a man coming out this morning to put vent in the roof and button the fan up for me.