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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Brak e and Pow er Steerin g Hoses
necessarily an ind ication of leakage. Actu al dripping
of hot fluid when system s are und er pressu re (during
vehicle operation), shou ld be noted before a hose is
rep laced based on leakage.
When the vehicle is serviced for sched uled maintenance,
insp ect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evid ence of
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling
ind icate deterioration of the rubber. Particu lar attention
shou ld be made to exam ining those hose surfaces nearest
to high heat sou rces, such as the exhau st manifold .
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Insp ect the brake hoses whenever the brake system is
serviced and at every engine oil change. Insp ect hy-
drau lic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing, or
worn spots. If there is any evid ence of cracking,
scuffing, or worn spots, the hose shou ld be rep laced
immediately! Eventu al deterioration of the hose can
take place resu lting in a possibility of a burst failu re.
Insu re nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collap sed .
Insp ect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
WARN ING!
Worn brak e hoses can burst and cause brak e failu re.
You could have an accid ent. If you see any sign s of
crack ing, scuffin g, or worn spots, have the brak e
hoses rep laced immediately.
NOTE:
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Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, and
brake fluid are used during assem bly plant operations
to facilitate the assem bly of hoses to couplings. There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-cou pling area is not
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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