Brake Pipe & Hose Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
- Kinks
- Improper Routing
- Missing Or Damaged Retainers
- Leaking Fittings, Excessive Corrosion
- If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified pipe, or pipes, require replacement.
- 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.
- Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following conditions:
- Kinks
- Improper Routing
- Twists
- Chafing
- Missing Or Damaged Retainers
- Leaking Connections
- Cracking, Dry-Rot, Blisters, Bulges
- If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified flexible brake hose or hoses require replacement.
- Squeeze the flexible brake hoses with firm finger pressure to check for soft spots, indicating an internal restriction. Check the entire length of each flexible brake hose.
- If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots, the identified flexible brake hose or hoses require replacement.