Appearances can be deceptive

When it comes to cars, damage to many safety-related components, such as brake hoses, is difficult or impossible to detect.
The component that connects the brake pedal to the brake is usually made of rubber and synthetic fibres and is a classic example of a part that is subject to wear. Extreme temperature fluctuations, changing pressure conditions, moisture, grit and dirt, – not to mention martens – can all severely affect brake hoses, causing them to become porous and brittle. Such damage is often visible to the naked eye. But what many people don’t know – brake hoses can also become clogged from the inside due to dislodgements. In the worst case, these dislodgements can act as a kind of a valve that only allows the brake fluid to flow in one direction, preventing backflow and thereby blocking the brake.

That is why brake hoses should be replaced every four to five years, ideally as a complete set. So, before you notice an amber-coloured brake fluid due to a leak, a reduction in pedal resistance or a decrease in braking power, AIC has 5 brake hose sets for 728 applications in its product range. Just take a look at the online catalogue.