Q: What Are the Inspection Requirements and Potential Issues for Brake Line Flexible Rubber Hoses on 2008 Dodge Viper?
A: Rubber hoses fit at the front and rear brakes, so they should be examined every time the brake system is serviced and whenever you change the engine oil. Any severe cracking, scuffing, place of wearing or physical damage must be found in hydraulic brake hoses before they are allowed to be used. If the inside fabric is visible because there are cracks or wearing in the rubber cover, the rubber hose must be replaced immediately to avoid bursting. Furthermore, if the springs are installed incorrectly, they can start twisting and disrupt the wheel, tire or chassis. Be sure to inspect steel brake tubing now and then for signs of wear, breaking or exposure to moving or hot vehicle parts.