Inspect brake lines for leaks, contact or abrasion. Refer to Table 1.
Table 1. Brake Line Inspection
LINE TYPE
INSPECTION
REMEDY
Steel lines
No marks
OK/Monitor
Slight mark in paint or plating*
Copper colored-paint/plating worn off*
Silver colored base material-no noticeable feel of wear*
Silver colored base material-noticeable feel of wear*
Replace
Brake fluid leak or other damage
Rubber hose
No marks
OK/Monitor
Slight dent or flattening of ribs*
Worn to bottom of ribs
Replace
Brake fluid leak or other damage
Protective cover
(steel, rubber, plastic or braided)
No marks
OK/Monitor
Slight dent in covering*
Slight dent or flattening of plastic covering*
Worn or cut-through covering-exposed brake line material
Replace
Brake fluid leak or other damage
* If there is line contact, reposition the line. If base material is visible, prevent corrosion with touch-up paint.