an automotive vehicle vacuum brake hose that resists degradation when exposed to elevated temperatures up to about 175 ° c . for prolonged periods of time , the automotive vehicle vacuum brake hose comprising ; an inner tubular member having an elastomeric matrix selected from the group consisting of acrylic elastomer and ethylene - vinyl acetate copolymer , and a protective cover around the inner tubular member . preferably , the high temperature - resistant vacuum brake hose includes a reinforcement member around the inner tubular member and a protective cover around the reinforcement member .