Forums view on when to brake flexi-hose?

[macabethiel]

Our Jeep is 13 years old in January what is the general view on when to replace brake flexi-hoses these days with more modern hose materials is there an age when it is a must ?

I have just had the long metal front to rear brake pipe replaced and noticed that the ferrules/unions on the rear brake flexi-pipes are showing some rusting.

When brake hoses were more rubbery i generally replaced them at around 5-8 years of age.
I noticed that the odd looking brake pipe arrangement on the Jeep rear Boomerang was quite rusty and scabby in appearance. I am minded to replace all of the rear hoses anyway due to age. There is one on each caliper plus the one shown below.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jeep-Grand...53.m1438.l2649

[perelaar]

For peace of mind, and at that price, I wouldn't wait...
Replaced the entire brake pipe system on my T2 last year, had been on the car for almost 20 years. Should have been done 10 years ago, I think...

[macabethiel]

Originally Posted by perelaar

For peace of mind, and at that price, I wouldn't wait...
Replaced the entire brake pipe system on my T2 last year, had been on the car for almost 20 years. Should have been done 10 years ago, I think...

You are right for peace of mind I should replace the rear hoses and metal pipes if needed whilst I am at it.

I will do the rear as soon as I have the pipes and do the front ones in phase 2.

[The Patrolman]

Check out hel performance. The do some really good braided hose kits. Ive put a set on my Troll