Brake Hoses and Tubes

Brake Hoses and Tubes

CAUTION: Never use copper tubing. It is subject to fatigue, cracking and corrosion, which could result in brake tube failure.

^ Double-wall steel tubing is used throughout the brake hydraulic system. All brake tube fittings must be correctly double-flared to provide strong, leakproof connections. When bending tubing to fit underbody or rear axle contours, be careful not to kink or crack the tube.
^ If a section of brake tube is damaged, the entire section must be installed new with a tube of the same type, size, shape and length.
^ When installing the hydraulic brake tubing, hoses or connectors, tighten all connections to specification. After installation, bleed the brake system.
^ The wet appearance of the outer cover of rubber brake hoses is called sweating. This is a normal condition for neoprene rayon-braided hose and is not a sign of leakage or cause to install a new hose.

Install a new flexible brake hose if the hose shows signs of softening, cracking or other damage.

When installing a new brake hose, position the hose to avoid contact with other vehicle components.