What are Hard Brake lines all about?
Brake lines transfer the brake fluid from the master cylinder (brake fluid reservoir ) to the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. When you apply the brakes, brake fluid causes the brake pads to press against the rotors, causing the car to slow down or stop. If brake fluid cannot flow correctly because the brake line is leaking or cracked, the brakes will not work properly. Brake lines are usually made of steel and it is common for a brake line to become brittle due to rust, causing cracks and leaks. When that happens, you will notice fluid under your car or on the wheels. You will also notice the brake pedal is easier to push.
Our recommendation:
Keeping the brake lines in good condition is important for your safety. Ask your mechanic to inspect the brake lines every time you get a tire rotation or brake service. It is recommended that the lines are inspected every 30,000 miles or 24 months, specially on vehicles that are driven in the snow or beaches.
What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Brake Hose?
How important is this service?
All services associated with proper function of your brakes are important. In addition to safety issues, ignoring small repairs can quickly lead to more serious (and more expensive) problems.
How it's done:
Brake lines transfer the brake fluid from the master cylinder (brake fluid reservoir ) to the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. When you apply the brakes, brake fluid causes the brake pads to press against the rotors, causing the car to slow down or stop. If brake fluid cannot flow correctly because the brake line is leaking or cracked, the brakes will not work properly. Brake lines are usually made of steel and it is common for a brake line to become brittle due to rust, causing cracks and leaks. When that happens, you will notice fluid under your car or on the wheels. You will also notice the brake pedal is easier to push.
Our recommendation:
Keeping the brake lines in good condition is important for your safety. Ask your mechanic to inspect the brake lines every time you get a tire rotation or brake service. It is recommended that the lines are inspected every 30,000 miles or 24 months, specially on vehicles that are driven in the snow or beaches.
What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Brake Hose?
- You may see a clear fluid on the ground and around the wheels.
- When you apply brakes, the pedal goes all the way to the floor.
- Brakes are not working.
How important is this service?
All services associated with proper function of your brakes are important. In addition to safety issues, ignoring small repairs can quickly lead to more serious (and more expensive) problems.
How it's done:
- Inspect brake lines.
- Remove, custom make and replace if cracked or leaking.
- Replace brake fluid by bleeding all air and contamination out of brake system.
- Perform brake safety inspection.
- Inspect brake system for fluid leaks.
- Perform test drive.