Russell 672440 Braided SS Brake Hose Kit for 2001-2006 Silverado/Sierra HD SRW

Vehicle Fitment

• 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD - Single Rear Wheel (SRW) only, all cab configurations, 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD - Single Rear Wheel (SRW) only, all cab configurations, 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - Single Rear Wheel (SRW) only, all cab configurations, 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD - Single Rear Wheel (SRW) only, all cab configurations, 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD - Single Rear Wheel (SRW) only, all cab configurations, 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 3500 - Single Rear Wheel (SRW) only, all cab configurations, 2WD and 4WD

Fitment Notes

• Single Rear Wheel (SRW) models only - this kit does NOT fit Dually (DRW, dual rear wheel) configurations; the rear axle brake hose geometry and length on DRW trucks differs from SRW trucks; verify your truck's rear wheel configuration before ordering
• Stock suspension height only - the hose lengths in this kit are sized for factory ride height; trucks with a suspension lift require extended-length brake hoses; for 4"-6" lifted 2001-2006 GM HD trucks, see Russell part number 695770; installing stock-length hoses on a lifted vehicle will result in hose tension that can cause hose failure or restricted brake actuation at full suspension droop
• Requires front and rear disc brakes - this kit includes 5 hoses configured for a 4-wheel disc brake system; vehicles with rear drum brakes require a different kit; most 2001-2006 GM HD trucks have 4-wheel disc brakes as standard, but verify before ordering
• Does NOT fit 1500 series (non-HD) Silverado/Sierra - the 1500's brake hose routing, length, and fitting specifications differ from the HD platform; a separate kit is required for 1500 models
• Salt-belt / corrosion note: the included aluminum crush washers (used at the banjo bolt-to-caliper connection) can develop galvanic corrosion against steel calipers in environments where roads are salted in winter; owners in northern or coastal states are strongly advised to replace the aluminum crush washers with copper crush washers of the same size before installation to prevent this failure mode
• Direct bolt-on - no cutting of steel brake hard lines required; all 5 hoses replace the flexible rubber hoses at their factory connection points

Features

• Braided stainless steel outer construction - the exterior braid of each hose is woven 304 stainless steel, which provides three functional benefits over OEM rubber hose: it physically prevents the inner hose liner from expanding outward under brake system pressure, it protects the hose against abrasion and surface damage from trail debris and road contact, and it resists ozone, UV, and chemical degradation that causes rubber brake hoses to crack, harden, and develop internal delamination over time; the stainless braid's polished appearance is also a visual improvement in engine bay and undercarriage presentation
• Reduced brake hose expansion for firmer pedal feel - this is the primary performance benefit of the braided hose upgrade; OEM rubber brake hoses balloon outward under hydraulic pressure before transmitting that pressure to the caliper pistons; this absorbs pedal travel and creates the soft, spongy pedal feel that develops as rubber hoses age and their structure weakens; the stainless steel braid restricts radial expansion so that nearly all pedal input immediately pressurizes the caliper rather than expanding the hose wall; the result is a firmer, more consistent pedal with a shorter dead-band before the brakes begin to engage
• 5-hose complete kit - the kit contains four front/caliper supply hoses (two per front axle side, one to each caliper) and one rear axle fixed splitter hose (which distributes rear brake pressure from the chassis hard line to both rear calipers); this is a complete vehicle replacement set covering all factory flexible brake hose positions
• Zinc-plated OEM-style fittings - the hose end fittings use OEM thread specifications and seat styles to ensure direct thread engagement with the factory brake hard line flare nuts and caliper banjo fittings; factory-assembled by Russell before packaging to ensure correct hose end orientation and sealing surface condition
• DOT-compliant street legal specification - meets or exceeds FMVSS-571.106 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 106, Hydraulic Brake Hoses) requirements; this is the federal standard governing brake hose performance including burst pressure, tensile load, end fitting retention, water absorption, chemical resistance, and dimensional requirements; street legal compliance means the hoses can be legally used on road-registered vehicles in all 50 states
• Direct bolt-on installation - no cutting of the truck's steel brake hard lines is required; the hoses replace the flexible sections of the brake system at their original factory connection points, preserving the factory hard line routing

Specifications

• Part Number: 672440
• Brand: Russell Performance (an Edelbrock brand)
• Product: Street Legal Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit
• Application: 2001-2006 Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra HD (all HD sub-models)
• Restriction: Single Rear Wheel (SRW) only - excludes Dually (DRW)
• Ride Height: Stock suspension height only
• Brake System: 4-wheel disc brakes (front disc / rear disc)
• Hose Count: 5 (4 caliper supply hoses + 1 rear axle splitter hose)
• Outer Material: Braided stainless steel
• Fittings: Zinc-plated, OEM-style threads, factory assembled
• DOT Compliance: Meets FMVSS-571.106
• Installation: Direct bolt-on (no hard line cutting)
• Quantity: Sold as a complete kit
• UPC: 087133909448

Included Components

• 4x Front Caliper Supply Hoses (braided stainless, zinc-plated fittings)
• 1x Rear Axle Fixed Splitter Hose (braided stainless, zinc-plated fittings)
• Crush washers and installation hardware

Note: Aluminum crush washers are included but copper crush washers are strongly recommended as a replacement, particularly in salt-belt states, to prevent galvanic corrosion at the caliper banjo bolt connection.

Product Description

The Russell 672440 is the Street Legal Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit for 2001-2006 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra HD trucks (1500 HD, 2500 HD, and 3500) with single rear wheel configurations and stock suspension height. Russell Performance, an Edelbrock brand and one of the foundational names in performance fluid systems, developed the street legal brake hose line for direct-fit OEM replacement applications where the primary goal is restoring or improving brake pedal feel and eliminating the degradation and expansion of aged rubber OEM hoses.

The core performance improvement is reduced hose wall expansion under pressure. OEM rubber brake hoses expand outward when pressurized, absorbing pedal travel before that pressure reaches the caliper pistons - a characteristic that worsens as the rubber ages and softens. The stainless steel braid on the Russell hoses constrains this radial expansion, directing nearly all pedal input immediately toward caliper actuation. Owners consistently report a firmer, shorter-travel pedal with a quicker initial bite after the upgrade, particularly on high-mileage trucks whose original hoses have begun to deteriorate internally.

The 5-hose kit provides complete vehicle coverage: four front caliper supply hoses and one rear axle fixed splitter hose. All hoses use OEM-thread zinc-plated fittings and are factory assembled, making installation a direct bolt-on process at each factory flexible hose connection without cutting or modifying the truck's steel hard brake lines. The kit meets FMVSS-571.106 DOT requirements for street-driven vehicles. Critical restrictions: SRW trucks only (not DRW/Dually), stock ride height only, and 4-wheel disc brake configuration required. For trucks with a 4"-6" suspension lift, Russell's extended-length kit 695770 is the correct application. Owners in salt-belt states are strongly advised to substitute copper crush washers for the included aluminum units before installation to prevent galvanic corrosion at the banjo bolt-to-caliper interfaces.