Inspecting Brake Hoses With Your Hands Helps Prevent Failure
A proper brake hose inspection should include checking all hoses for cuts, cracking or swelling. Brake hoses often crack around the metal sleeve that seals the hose to the metal fitting, so be sure to pay close attention to these areas.
What DOT Really Means: Brake Hose Inspection And Replacement
Brake hoses are the most government-regulated components on a vehicle. Anyone making brake assemblies must be registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT). All aftermarket hose, fittings and complete hoses must conform to FMVSS 106 and SAE J1401. These tests are demanding and often exceed what a vehicle will see in the real world.
CRP Automotive Now Offering New Line Of Rein Automotive Brake Hoses For Popular European Vehicles
The Rein Automotive Brake Hose line is designed as a direct replacement for OE hoses and assemblies, aimed at solving brake performance issues on European makes.
Veyance Technologies Expands Hydraulics Product Line, Adds Pre-Made Air Brake Hose Assemblies
Veyance Technologies Inc., manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, announces the addition of pre-made air brake hose assemblies to its hydraulics product line. These assemblies complement Veyance’s existing air brake hoses and hose adapters, offering customers the full assembly for the first time. The new air brake hose assemblies deliver high-quality hoses, great fit and durability and
Tech Tip: Cadillac TSB Warns Of Front Brake Hose Fitting Corrosion
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2007 model year Cadillac CTS vehicles originally sold or currently registered in states that use road salt or deicers.
Tech Tip: Brake Hose May Cause Low Pedal
To diagnose a sinking, low or spongy brake pedal, begin by isolating the master cylinder. Remove the lines from the master cylinder and insert blocking plugs into the ports. Press on the brake pedal. If the pedal is firm and hard, the master cylinder is good. If the pedal still drops, either air is in the unit or it is bypassing internally. Bleed the unit or replace as necessary.
27 of 28 IZOD IndyCar Teams Chose Performance Friction Brakes for Baltimore Grand Prix
In the inaugural Grand Prix of Baltimore nearly the entire field of IZOD IndyCar teams chose Performance Friction Carbon Metallic race pads in hopes of winning the highly anticipated event.
Selling Services: Brake Line Repair: Tubing, Hoses and Fluid
Corroded brake lines and flare nuts have been a problem since hydraulic brakes were first installed on vehicles. Improved materials and processes have improved serviceability, but in the Northeast and Midwest where salt and other agents are used to de-ice roads, it is still a problem. Brake Tubing 101 Beginning in the 1930s, the Bundy
BEV Brake Service Tips
Andrew Markel shares his latest service tips in the all new BendPak EV Garage video series.
What Constitutes A Complete Brake Job?
Complete, safe brake jobs are key. This video is part of the Group Training Academy.
