For 1990-2009 cars only
- Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following:
- If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of conditions listed, then the identified pipe(s) requires replacement.
- Ensure that the vehicle axles are properly supported at ride height in order to maintain the relationship (unextended) of the flexible brake hoses to the chassis.
- Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following:
- If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of conditions listed, then the identified flexible brake hose(s) requires replacement.
- 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.
- If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the identified flexible brake hose(s) requires replacement.
| • | Kinks, improper routing, missing or damaged retainers |
| • | Leaking fittings, excessive corrosion |
| • | Kinks (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers |
| • | Leaking connections, cracking, dry-rot, blisters, bulges |
