Braided brake hoses - how long do they last?

[simon metcalfe]

Will be refurbing my brakes over the winter and just wondering if I should take the opportunity to replace the braided brake hoses. 

Last replaced 10 years ago - no problems with them at all, just that one wonders about the condition of the rubber inside the braiding.

Many thanks Simon.

 

[DerekH]

Simon,

Caterham have this as a 4 year replacement on their service schedule. Brake fluid every two years.

Worth it for peace of mind, a hose failure could be pretty catastrophic. My car will be 4 years old in January so I think I'll replace mine.

Regards

DerekH

[7 wonders of the world]

The lining is PTFE, race cars change them annually as debris can ingress the the overbraid and abrade against the liner.

[simon metcalfe]

Thanks both, I will change them over the winter 😀.

[TomB]

If you want to be thorough, don't forget the 3rd braided cable between the tunnel and de-dion tube.  

[simon metcalfe]

Thanks Tom, yes, I'll change the 3rd one too 👍

 

[ChrisC]

Remember reading Caterham service schedule (in the back of the handbook) recommending 5 years.  But I no longer have the car, so can’t check.

[7 wonders of the world]

If you haven't already.got.them.worth changing the rear rigid line to the calipers for a flexible too

[Bone Rat]

Agree with 7,replacing the rear rigid lines really made a difference. Now able to move the caliper without the inevitable dribble and the wear on the rear pad evened up. 

Now considering the fronts, mine have been there since 2011!

[john milner]

On 25/10/2023 at 19:24, Bone Rat said:

Agree with 7,replacing the rear rigid lines really made a difference. Now able to move the caliper without the inevitable dribble and the wear on the rear pad evened up. 

Now considering the fronts, mine have been there since 2011!

Pretty new then.

2003 80.000+ miles.