Auto Systems and Repair
Brake Flexible Hose
The flexible brake hoses attach the rigid metal brake lines to brake calipers and/or wheel cylinders. This flexibility allows free movement in the wheels and the suspension.
Symptoms of Wear or Failure
- Pedal may sink slowly when braking
- Visible cracks on the hoses
- Uneven braking, such as pulling to the left or right while braking
- Brakes may feel slightly applied or drag when the vehicle is moving
- In extreme cases, the brake pedal effort will feel normal, but the vehicle will not stop as it should
Related Repair Advice
- When replacing a brake flexible hose due to internal blockage, all of the brake flexible hoses should be replaced as well
- When replacing a brake flexible hose due to cracking, all of the brake flexible hoses should be inspected
- We recommend having the brake hydraulic system flushed any time a component in the hydraulic system is replaced or if the hydraulic system is opened
