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Brake Pipe & Hose Inspection

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WARNING: Brake fluid may irritate eyes and skin. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly with water. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water. If ingested, consult a physician immediately.
CAUTION: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and cause corrosion to electrical components. If any brake fluid comes in contact with painted surfaces, immediately flush the area with water. If any brake fluid comes in contact with electrical connections, wiring, or cables, use a clean shop cloth to wipe away the fluid.
  1. Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for kinks, improper routing, missing or damaged retainers, leaking fittings and excessive corrosion.
  2. If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified pipe, or pipes, require replacement. See BRAKE PIPE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  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 kinks, improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers, leaking connections, cracking, dry-rot, blisters or 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. See BRAKE HOSE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  6. 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.
  7. If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots, then the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement. See BRAKE HOSE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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