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This really surprises me. I've never had a brake failure in 50 years of driving except once when I had a badly leaking master cylinder. This time a relatively new hose simply cracked about an inch from the fastening bracket, right near my front caliper. I thought those hoses had some kind of internal meshing or added strengthening element. I'm seeing some kind of fiber or rubber internal lining, but whatever it is sure didn't do its job.
This seems really weak and makes me question the design. All I see on the hose is a slight mark and a hole that is exposed when I bend it.
Has anyone experienced this? Seems really dangerous, even for a 1966 LBC. A brake hose should last darn near 20 years if not longer. The location of the hole or crack is on the top of the hose, toward the bonnet, so I'm ruling out rocks or road hazards.
Can't say where I got it, but there are only two credible sources.
You're all likely too young to remember when Bruce Dern cut the brake line on William Devane's car in the 70's movie, Family Plot, but I've ruled out malicious mischief, too.
Thanks all, and I hope the New Year is treating you well.
This seems really weak and makes me question the design. All I see on the hose is a slight mark and a hole that is exposed when I bend it.
Has anyone experienced this? Seems really dangerous, even for a 1966 LBC. A brake hose should last darn near 20 years if not longer. The location of the hole or crack is on the top of the hose, toward the bonnet, so I'm ruling out rocks or road hazards.
Can't say where I got it, but there are only two credible sources.
You're all likely too young to remember when Bruce Dern cut the brake line on William Devane's car in the 70's movie, Family Plot, but I've ruled out malicious mischief, too.
Thanks all, and I hope the New Year is treating you well.