Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (1999)
Brake Hose/Line: Testing and Inspection
Flexible rubber hose is used at both front brakes and at the rear axle. Inspection of brake hoses should be performed whenever the brake system is
serviced and every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first (every engine oil change). Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface cracking,
scuffing, or worn spots. If the fabric casing of the rubber hose becomes exposed due to cracks or abrasions in the rubber hose cover, the hose should
be replaced immediately. Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place with possible burst failure. Faulty installation can cause twisting, resulting
in wheel, tire, or chassis interference.
The steel brake tubing should be inspected periodically for evidence of physical damage or contact with moving or hot components.
The flexible brake tube sections used on this vehicle in the primary and secondary tubes from the master cylinder to the ABS hydraulic control unit
connections, and the chassis brake tubes between the hydraulic control unit and the proportioning valve must also be inspected. This flexible tubing
must be inspected for kinks, fraying and its contact with other components of the vehicle or contact with the body of the vehicle.
