Brake Pipe & Hose Inspection
- 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.