Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
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Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
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Refer to
Brake Fluid Irritant Warning
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Refer to
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution
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Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
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Kinks, improper routing, missing or damaged retainers
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Leaking fittings, excessive corrosion
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If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified pipe, or pipes, require replacement.
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Ensure that the vehicle axles are properly supported at ride height in order to maintain the proper relationship of the flexible brake hoses to the chassis.
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Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following conditions:
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Kinks (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers
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Leaking connections, cracking, dry-rot, blisters, bulges
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If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
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Squeeze the flexible brake hoses with firm finger pressure to check for soft spots (2), indicating an internal restriction. Check the entire length of each flexible brake hose.
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If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
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