Brake hose replacement
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Brake hose replacement
How much does a brake hose replacement cost?
The brakes on your car are hydraulically operated, using fluid pressure to come to a stop.
Brake hoses are used to contain the brake fluid on its way to the brake caliper where it squeezes the brake pads.
Under ordinary usage, brake hoses deteriorate with age over time and brake hose replacement is necessary. On average, brake hoses last from five to ten years, and often longer.
Typically, the cost of brake hose replacement is from $145 to $250, although some makes and models may be significantly more.
For cars exposed to extreme hot and dry conditions consistently, brake hose replacement may be necessary more frequently.
What is a brake hose?
At every wheel with disc or drum brakes, a brake hose connects a rigid steel or aluminum brake line to the brake setup at the wheel.
Brake fluid is pressurised when the brake pedal is pressed, and fluid travels through the flexible brake hose.
The pressurised fluid exerts force on the mechanical brakes and the friction slows your vehicle.
The brake hose itself is made of synthetic rubber, and its inner liner often contains Kevlar or other reinforcing fabrics, or it may contain braided steel for strength.
The outer layer of rubber on the hose is the primary indicator of wear, showing cracks or rub marks when the brake hose is deteriorating.
When cracking is evident or there is brake fluid leaking, brake hose replacement is required.
Symptoms that your brake hoses require replacement
- Brake fluid leaking from hose
- Cracks evident in the brake hose sheath
- Rub marks through the exterior layer
- Brake hose collapsed or pinched
How are brake hoses replaced?
- The car is lifted and the wheel is removed
- The brakes are inspected and the faulty brake hose identified
- The brake hose is disconnected from the steel brake line and the brake caliper or drum
- A new hose is fitted
- Brake fluid is topped up in the reservoir and the brakes are bled
- A technician performs a road test to confirm the repair is complete
Tips to remember
- Brake hoses should be carefully inspected when the brake calipers or wheel cylinders are replaced.
- Brake hoses will need to be replaced if the brake fluid is contaminated as the inner liner may swell and deteriorate.
How important is brake hose replacement?
Replacing your brake hoses when wear and tear is noticeable or when a leak is present will give you the confidence that your car will stop safely and securely every time you hit the brakes.
Driving your car with brake hoses that don’t pass an inspection puts you and your passengers in danger. Should a leak develop, you may not be able to stop in an emergency and you could cause an accident.
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