Description
This is the Front brake hoses Set ( Left and Right) in Stainless Steel used on the Austin Mini.
Brake hoses deteriorate over time and can fail in a number of different ways. The most common type of failure is deterioration of the outer jacket. Ozone cause the outer lining to oxidize and becomes brittle. Luckily this can be detected by the outer appearance of the brake hose. Rubbing an oxidized hose with your fingers will leave substantial black residue. When the rubber transfers to your finger tips by rubbing the hose, it is time to replace the hose the end is near. Another symptom is small dry rot cracks will be revealed by bending the hose also indicates the need for replacement. Sometimes an inner liner can rupture. This can be caused by pinching the hose with pliers when changing a caliper or wheel cylinder but most of the time is comes from age. When the inner lining is ruptured, the high pressure can cause a bubble or bulge in the outer lining. But most of the time the fluid gets behind a layer of rubber and will show no signs of the damage and will result in brakes that hang up and not release. Brake hoses normally give years of service, but should be carefully inspected at every brake service but with the age of these vehicles they should be done at every oil change. Cross Reference 117-050, LH1698, GBH249, GBH170.
These brake hoses are made from low friction teflon tubing encased in high quality braided Stainless Steel which will not expand under pressure when you step on the brake pedal. In turn the whole force from your foot is transmitted to the brake ensuring a more responsive feel to the pedal Improve the feel of your braking with these brakes hoses. Get back the positive feeling in your brake pedal today with a new set of brake braided stainless steel brake hoses. Even with the hoses being manufactured in the UK they meet all DOT safety standards and are street legal in all 50 states.
