Question 1

How often should you inspect the Brake Hose connecting the steel brake lines to the brake assemblies on Mazda 6?

Accepted Answer

Open the vehicle, raise it up, and place on jackstands, approximately every six months, the flexible hoses between the steel brake lines and the front and rear brake assemblies; check them with regards to cracks, chafing, leaking, blistering, etc. as these are vital components of the braking system. A light and a reflecting mirror will also help in a complete check and a defective hose must be taken out and replaced with a new one. The first step is to make the ends of the hose clean, after which a flare-nut wrench is used to unscrew the tube nut to prevent rounding off of the corners, and then loosen the bolt(s) or clip(s) holding the hose. In the case of front brake hoses, unscrew brake line fitting and hold the fitting block in place with another wrench, remove mounting bolts and remove the hose on the caliper by unscrewing the banjo bolt. In the case of rear brake hoses, use the pliers to hold the bracket, then deattach the clip and the hose of the caliper. Disconnect hose to caliper, unscrew the sealing washers and screw the new brake hose in place with new sealing washers tightening the banjo fitting bolt to a prescribed torque. Turn the removal process back to fit the hose, make sure it is not twisted and make sure this hose does not come into contact with the suspension or steering parts and have an assistant push down on the vehicle and turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock as part of the inspection. When changing brake lines, it is important to use the right parts and never use copper tubing and buy steel brake lines at the dealer or auto parts store. Ready-made brake lines that have flared ends and fittings are offered and can be bent with a tubing bender to the required shapes. Make sure that the new line is securely held in place in the brackets with plenty of clearance of moving or hot objects. Once installed, verify the level of the master cylinder fluid, fill it, and Bleed the brake system, test the brakes thoroughly, and put the vehicle back into normal operation.

Question 2

How often should you inspect the Brake Hose connecting the steel brake lines to the brake assemblies on Mazda 3?

Accepted Answer

Check the brake system, and the flexible hoses are the most important and delicate components that should be carefully examined with a light and a mirror under every six months, when the vehicle is raised, and the hoses are safely fastened on jackstands, inspecting them for cracks, chafing, leaks, blisters and other damages. In case of any defects, a new hose should be used. First wipe off all the dirt on the ends of the hose and then unscrew using a flare-nut wrench the tube nut that attaches the hose to the frame bracket, unscrew the clip and then attach the hose. Then unbolt or unclip any hose in place on the other brackets and unscrew the hose off of the caliper. Install the new brake hose screwing it to the caliper and screwing the tube nut fitting to the recommended torque without twisting the hose. Ensure that there is no contact between suspension or steering elements and the hose, and start bleeding the brake system. When changing the brake lines be sure that you use the right parts as do not use copper tubing in any part of the brake system and buy steel brake lines at a car dealership or auto parts store. Ready-made brake lines that have flared ends of tubes and fitted components are ready and may be bent to the necessary shapes with a tubing bender. Make sure that the new line is firmly seated in the brackets with ample clearance of moving or hot parts, inspect the master cylinder fluid level, and add fluid where needed and carefully test the brakes and return the vehicle to normal operation.

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