BrakesBrake Pipe and Hose Inspection
Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
Warning: Refer to
Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
Caution: Refer to
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution .
| 1. |
Visually inspect all of the
brake pipes for the following conditions: |
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Kinks, improper routing,
missing or damaged retainers |
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Leaking fittings, excessive
corrosion |
| 2. |
If any of the brake pipes
exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified pipe,
or pipes, require replacement. |
| 3. |
Ensure that the vehicle axles
are properly supported at ride height in order to maintain the
proper relationship of the flexible brake hoses to the
chassis. |
| 4. |
Visually inspect all of the
flexible brake hoses for the following conditions: |
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Kinks (1), improper routing,
twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers |
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Leaking connections, cracking,
dry-rot, blisters, bulges |
| 5. |
If any of the flexible brake
hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified
flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement. |
| 6. |
Squeeze the flexible brake
hoses with firm finger pressure to check for soft spots (2),
indicating an internal restriction. Check the entire length of each
flexible brake hose. |
| 7. |
If any of the flexible brake
hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the identified
flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement. |
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