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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
BrakeAndPowerSteeringHoses
hot fluid when systems are under pressure (during
vehicle operation), should be noted before hose is re-
placedbasedonleakage.
Whenthevehicleisservicedforscheduledmaintenance,
inspectsurfaceofhosesandnylontubingforevidenceof
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling
indicate deterioration of the rubber. Particular attention
shouldbemadetoexaminingthosehosesurfacesnearest
tohighheatsources,suchastheexhaustmanifold.
NOTE: Inspectionofbrakehosesshouldbeperformed
wheneverthebrakesystemisservicedandeveryengine
oil change. Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface
cracking,scuffing,orwornspots.Ifthereisanyevidence
ofcracking,scuffing,orwornspots,thehoseshouldbe
replacedimmediately!Eventualdeteriorationofthehose
cantakeplaceresultinginapossibilityofaburstfailure.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
WARNING!
Wornbrakehosescanburstandcausebrakefailure.
Youcouldhaveanaccident.Ifyouseeanysignsof
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hosesreplacedimmediately.
NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings.
Therefore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not
necessarily an indication of leakage.Actual dripping of
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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