I am in the process of replacing both the lower hydraulic brake hose and the hard line that runs from the caliper to the hose on my 87 pickup (front passenger side). There is a support bracket where the hard line and hose meet. The bracket is mounted in place via the two bolts that fasten the front stabilizer bar to the steering knuckle (I think I am using the right terms here but I could be wrong!). I can't locate the name/part number for this bracket. Can anyone offer me some help identifying it? I would provide pics but it is so rusted that it really wouldn't help too much. It came off in pieces when I removed it.
In case I can't replace the original bracket would it be bad to run a line (stainless steel?) directly to the caliper (86 the hard line)? I've seen some discussion on that in previous threads and it seems most don't recommend doing so, but I thought I would ask. Thanks for any advice!

 

In regards to the bracket - which one are you referring to? I recall there being two: 1) mounted on the frame going from hard line to flexible. 2) mounted on the back of the knuckle going from flex to a short piece of hard line on the caliper.

If it's the 2nd one, I'm pretty sure you can get away with using just flex line all the way unless you make your own bracket or find a used piece. I've seen many going both ways when they extend their brake lines after lifting or SAS. For max brake pressure you want as much length of rigid line as possible, but now we've got some pretty awesome braided flex lines on the market. IIRC you won't be able to go all the way to the caliper with the flex line alone. You'll have to transition somewhere to a male piece going into the caliper itself -- I've seen some setups using a 90* adapter instead of a short piece of hard line in this spot and it looked fine without a support bracket.

solid axle but should work the same:

 

Thanks that helps a lot. The bracket I am referring to is the one mounted on the back of the knuckle. For the life of me I can't find a part number for it when searching diagrams for brakes/suspension.

I may try your idea using the 90 degree adapter. Is that part relatively easy to find at the local AutoZone etc? Thanks again

 

Is it 47352-35170?
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...rimLevel=18293

 

For what ever reason we have spent quite a bit of time hunting for this bracket at my dealer.

It might be listed with the steering knuckle parts rather then brake parts .

In the past I have bought used ones from down south to replace my rotted ones .

 

I think scope103 may have identified it. I am not 100% sure based on the diagram, but I think that's it. Figures Toyota wants $17 for it! I am gonna go with highonpottery's idea and save a few bucks by trying the 90 degree adapter to some flex line.
As usual, you guys have been a huge help. Thanks so much.

 

I'd use the 90* and likely would try to secure it some way with a homebrew bracket so the threaded end isn't the only thing holding it in place - just in case some road/trail debris wants to pass through there. the stock bracket is pretty simple layout and I don't see why it cannot be recreated. heck, I could even see an eye bolt doing the job (either pass through hole or use zip tie to secure to it)

 

Thanks again. I think I am going to take your advice and try that. Heading to Advance Auto after work today to pick up what I need. Thanks!