Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
- Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
- Kinks, incorrect 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 correctly 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 (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking connections, perished, cracked, blistered, brittle or bulging hoses
- 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 inspect for soft spots (2), indicating an internal restriction. Inspect the entire length of each flexible brake hose.
- If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.