Brake Pipe & Hose Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, then the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.