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The brake hose is another component of the braking system that ensures you slow down your car effectively. There can be up to four brake hoses in a car, each attached to a braking component. The function of the hose is to transfer the brake fluid from the master cylinder to the calipers or wheel cylinders of a car. Made of rubber, brake hoses can develop cracks and cause leaks, especially when they become hard and brittle after extended periods of use.
This is responsible for the clear fluid that flows on the wheels or under your car. Faulty brake hoses also make the brake pedal unusually easy to apply. The brake hose is another component of the braking system that ensures you slow down your car effectively. There can be up to four brake hoses in a car, each attached to a braking component.
The function of the hose is to transfer the brake fluid from the master cylinder to the calipers or wheel cylinders of a car. Made of rubber, brake hoses can develop cracks and cause leaks, especially when they become hard and brittle after extended periods of use. This is responsible for the clear fluid that flows on the wheels or under your car. Faulty brake hoses also make the brake pedal unusually easy to apply.
Note:
– Multiple brake hoses are present in a car, and so it is possible to only replace the faulty hose if others are not affected. However, if internal hose blockage occurs, replacing other hoses becomes necessary.
– The brake hydraulic system will be flushed when replacing the brake hose.
Inspect all brake hoses
Remove hoses that are faulty, cracked or causing fluid leaks
Bleed air and other contamination out of the system
Carry out brake safety inspection
Check for absence of fluid leaks
Test drive your car to ensure proper functioning of the braking system
Your braking system has to be in good condition for improved safety on the road. While other faults may not cause huge problems, ignoring maintenance checks and avoiding brake hose replacement can lead to brake failure and cause unwanted damages and accidents in the long run.
Your brake hose may be due for replacement when:
⦁ Clear fluid drips from underneath your car or wheels
⦁ Applying the brake pedal becomes unusually easy
⦁ Brakes fail to work
Recommendation:
Checking that your braking system works fine can make a big difference when on the road. If you suspect fluid leaks, seek professional help to inspect your brake hoses and make replacements if necessary. A best practice would be to inspect brake hoses every 24 months, or after every 30,000 miles covered.
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