Edelmann Power Steering pressure hose

[wlk]

Not usually a parts snob but this Edelmann seems nicer than what I pulled off my dually. Nice braided line, about a third heavier, and had a 1/2" nut at the gearbox vs. 5/8". That little bit was nice as you had to flip the combo wrench each 1/4 turn on both. My line wrenches wouldn't fit between the two lines at the box. With the 1/2" line, it hand-threaded all but three-quarters of a turn.
Not sure how old the old one was but I know it only had about 15k miles on it. It was leaking at the rubber/metal line joint. I assume the Edelmann was made in Mexico, stamped MX on the packaging. Very nice quality. I usually buy Sunsong as I've had good luck with them but may switch after this.

 

[Nukeman7]

I've found that Sunsong hose quality has gone down while Plews-Edelmann's Elite series hoses are top-of-the-line quality.

 

[Trav]

I recently used Sunsong and didn't notice any reduction in quality.

 

[wlk]

I have 3 Sunsong brake hoses to install next on my Honda, will see. I just liked how well-built this was over unknown and I dont believe it is the Elite Series just regular.

 

[D60]

I had a GMT400 saga where O'Reilly Sunsong (Precision) p/s hose simply did. not. fit. Got AutoZone Edelmann (Duralast, maybe?) and it was beautiful, practically installed itself.

Sometimes Sunsong brake hoses come with .030" copper washers -- TOO THIN!! But lately they've been .045" or greater, which is good.

Had a Sunsong brake hose for a 2nd Gen Ram flat out assembled BACKWARDS -- impossible to make it fit when retainers are in the wrong places and clocking of ends are opposite how they should be. I contacted Sunsong and it was clear I wasn't going to reach anyone capable of effecting change, so I just gave up.

^^oh also the retainers were crimped INTO the hose! Sketchy.

Bottom line: I still use Sunsong because they're ubiquitous but nothing surprises me. Be ready to source a replacement or different part. Trust but verify.