[Whaler]

Wayne..assuming the first hoses were the rubber push-0ns...why not just go with braided as you suggest but go up a size or two..I assume it will be an AN-8
lt definitely isn't 1/4" or 3/8" and more likely is 1/2 so get braided in the applicable size and push it on with some of the same clamps you originally had..
Brake lines were probably AN-3 or -4

Also it will be compatible with Brake fluid if you specify so.

Tim