The outer rubber of the brake hose is damaged. Should I replace it?
The outer rubber of the brake hose is damaged and needs to be replaced.
A cracked or broken rubber layer on the outside of the brake hose is a sign that requires immediate attention, indicating that the safety performance of the brake system may have been compromised. Here are a few situations that prompt you to replace the brake hose in time:
Joint rust: If the joint of the brake tubing is rusty, especially if the corrosion is serious enough to cause the joint to break, it will directly affect the normal operation of the brake system and need to be replaced immediately.
Tube body bulge: After continuous braking or multiple emergency braking, the brake tubing may bulge due to excessive pressure. Although this bulge does not immediately lead to rupture, it has posed a potential risk, and continued use will undoubtedly increase the likelihood of its bursting.
Pipe body cracking: Rubber materials age over time, and even brake hoses that have never been used can crack. Poor quality hoses, if not manufactured with high-quality EPDM materials, are more likely to crack quickly and leak oil or break during use.
Appearance scratches: When the car is running, the brake tubing may be damaged by friction or scratching with other components. The brake tubing of the original factory may be more prone to oil leakage after being worn because of its thin material. Brake tubing with scratched surfaces is at risk of oil seepage and bursting at any time.
Oil leakage: Once the brake hose is leaking oil, it means that the situation is very critical and needs to be replaced immediately to prevent more serious consequences.
In summary, once the rubber layer outside the brake hose is damaged or cracked, it should be inspected immediately and replaced with a new brake hose to ensure driving safety.
Will the brakes fail if the brake hose breaks
The brakes will fail if the brake hose breaks.
Brake hoses play a vital role in the automotive braking system, they are responsible for the transmission of brake oil, thus generating braking force, so that the vehicle can stop in time. Once the brake hose is broken, the brake oil will leak, resulting in the failure to transmit brake force, thus disabling the brake function. In this case, the vehicle will not be able to slow down or stop, posing a serious threat to the safety of the driver and passenger. Therefore, in order to ensure driving safety, it is necessary to regularly check and maintain the brake system, and timely discover and replace the damaged brake hose. In addition, it is recommended that all hoses be replaced after a certain mileage or a certain time to avoid the deterioration of brake performance or brake failure caused by rubber aging.
How long to replace the brake hose
Brake hose replacement cycles are usually recommended for every 30,000 to 60,000 km driven or every 3 years, whichever comes first. This cycle takes into account the service life and performance attenuation of the brake hose, ensuring the safety and reliability of the brake system. Brake hose is a very important part of the brake system, responsible for transmitting the brake medium to ensure the effective transmission of brake power. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the condition of the brake hose, including checking whether there is aging, leakage, cracking, bulging or corrosion of the joint. Once these problems are found, the brake hose should be replaced in time to avoid the risk of brake failure. In addition, when replacing the brake hose, it is recommended to replace the brake oil at the same time to ensure the overall performance and safety of the brake system.
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