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. |