The Brake Hose Replacement Guide

A brake hose is a part of a car’s braking system. It delivers hydraulic pressure from the brake pipes to brake callipers and wheel cylinders. This keeps the brake engaged when slowing or stopping. If the brake hose is faulty, the entire braking system won’t work properly. Properly working brakes are necessary for you and the safety of people around you. Therefore, it is important to ensure that they are properly maintained and replaced when needed.

How to Replace a Brake Hose?

Replacing brake hoses requires specific tools and equipment. Here are some tools required for replacing brake hose: wrenches, pliers, jack and jack stand, hammers, safety glasses, jack stops, rag, brake fluid bleeder, gloves, and drain pan.

Here are the step by step instructions to replace the brake hose. 

1. Raise the car using jack stands and keep it elevated.
2. Removing the wheel, access the brake hose and fittings and disassemble the brake hose assembly.
3. Apply pressure to the brake line and loosen the banjo bolt.
4. Take the brake hose off the wheel cylinder and brake caliper.
5. To install the new hose, attach it to the brake line and the wheel cylinder.
6. Make sure you have enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir as the fluid will start leaking as soon as the lines are disconnected.
7. Make sure any air that might be leaking into your vehicle’s hydraulic brakes is removed by bleeding the brakes using a bleeder.
8. You should make sure that the brake system is not leaking.
9. Reattach the wheel to the car.
10. Check the brake system of your vehicle and see if it works properly.

When To Replace a Brake Hose

Steel or rubber hoses can deteriorate over time. The lifespan of a brake hose also depends on the amount of wear and tear incurred. If your vehicle is used regularly in heavy traffic or on tough terrain, in that case, you would need to replace your car brake hose earlier.

Following are some common symptoms of a defective brake hose. 

• A flex brake line is dripping brake fluid
• There is not enough brake fluid in the reservoir
• During braking, the warning light on car’s dashboard will remain on
• The brake lines in one direction are not equipped with brakes
• Whenever the vehicle is parked, the brake fluid leaks
• The brakes are not very effective
• When you press the brake pedal, you feel soft brakes

If any of the above signs is present, immediately get your brake hose replaced.

Brake Hose Replacement Cost

The cost may differ depending upon the labour rate of the area and the cost of the brake hose. The cost of replacing a broken brake hose can range from 450 AED to 900 AED. Steel hoses are slightly expensive than rubber hoses.

FAQs

How Often Do You Need To Replace Your Brakes Hose?

There are no fixed intervals as to when your car needs a brake hose replacement. You can replace them around the same time when your brake discs malfunction, or when they are unevenly worn. A rubber brake hose should last for up to 6 years depending on its quality. The best way to know whether to replace your brake hose or not, have them inspected by a professional. 

This concludes our guide on how to replace a brake hose. Make sure your brakes are working properly before hitting the road. You can maintain your brake hose as long as you follow these guidelines. 

However, if your brakes aren’t working properly despite the brake hose replacement, then there can be an underlying issue with the braking system. You should consider replacing it. You can easily buy used car parts in the UAE online at affordable rates. 

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