Is it necessary to check the condition of the brake system hoses?

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Yes, it is vital for safety. Brake hoses are the flexible tubes that carry brake fluid to the wheels. Being made of rubber or synthetic materials, they deteriorate over time due to heat, vibrations, and aging. They must be checked periodically to ensure there are no cracks, chafing, bulges, or leaks. A rupture in a hose would cause an immediate loss of pressure in the hydraulic circuit, causing the brakes to fail. The belief that they 'do not deteriorate' or that 'it is enough if the fluid is fine' is false and dangerous.

Is it necessary to check the condition of the brake system hoses?

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