The brake hose is related to whether the vehicle’s braking can be completed in a timely and effective manner, so that the vehicle can stop in time. The aging of the brake hose will cause the tube body to break, bulge, oil leakage and other phenomena. Once the brake hose bursts severely, it will cause brake failure. If it happens to be driving on the highway, the result can be imagined.
Rubber brake hose affect the brake performance
In addition to the disadvantages of aging, breakage and oil leakage, the rubber hose itself will also have a certain impact on the braking performance. Rubber products have a certain elasticity. When the driver steps on the brake pedal, the oil pressure suddenly increases. The high-temperature and high-pressure brake oil will bring instantaneous high pressure to the rubber oil pipe, causing the oil pipe to expand outward. At this time, the braking force transmitted by the oil pipe will be reduced, which will directly lead to the extension of the braking distance. Especially in the case of high-frequency and high-intensity braking, this defect of the hose will become more and more obvious.
How often to change a brake hose
Brake hoses have a service life because they are made of rubber materials. Once the rubber ages, it will seriously affect the braking performance and bring fatal harm to the driver and passengers. It is recommended to replace all hoses every 60,000 kilometers or every three years.
Therefore, it is necessary for everyone to carefully check whether the brake hose of your car has hidden dangers. Don’t wait until the brake hose is old and burst before replacing it. Instead, you should do more maintenance to avoid risks. Timely elimination of hidden dangers not only ensures your personal safety but also takes responsibility for your family.