Making that Connection to Safety With Volvo Brake Hose

Safety has been an issue ever since the first type of vehicle was invented. It is also the term that is directly associated to the vehicle’s ability to avoid accidents. While this term covers a number of mechanical aspects of automotive design, the most important contributor to active safety lies on the braking system of every vehicle. Definitely, no vehicle can efficiently protect its passengers from harm without properly working brakes.

One major part of the Volvo braking system is the Volvo brake hose. This device runs from the vehicle’s chassis to the front and rear suspension. It is only through this medium that the hydraulic pressure can motivate the brake caliper. In turn, the brake caliper presses the brake pads against the brake disc. Here, the friction slows the car in a progressive and controlled manner.

The Volvo brake hose is consisting of an inner tube through which the brake fluid can pass. This is bonded to two layers of heavy duty nylon sheathing and is shielded by an external rubber cover. Your Volvo brake hose has a flexible nature that enables the suspension to move throughout its range of travel. It is however sad to know that the combined effects of years of flexing, high pressure and exposure to the harsh environment of the lower chassis will periodically create damage to your Volvo brake hose.

The vital braking power of your Volvo vehicle will be degraded if the inner tube of the Volvo brake hose starts to break. In the same manner, the inner tube can collapse and prevent the brake caliper from releasing if the inner tube separates from the nylon sheathing. This will then lead to a dragging caliper, overheated brakes and finally, dangerous handling condition. Know that the Volvo brake hose can fail without giving you a warning. Thus, you must keep a meticulous eye so you can detect signs of wear or failure prior to its occurrence.

Leaking fluid is basically the initial sign of distressed brake line. This is actually an indication that the joint between the brake hose and the adjoining metallic brake lines has been loose or that inner tube of the brake line has broken. Swollen or spongy brake hose is another typical sign. This indicates a presence of slow leak in the hose’s inner brake tube. Such leak saturates the supporting nylon sheathing and swells the outer protective layer of your Volvo brake hose.

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ATE Volvo Brake Hose - Volvo 240

Fits: 1983 - 1984 Volvo 240 Brake Hose
Brand: ATE Brake Hose
Part #: ATE N7000-30384

Description: Front (2 per wheel)

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Fits: 1987 - 1990 Volvo 780 Brake Hose
Brand: ATE Brake Hose
Part #: ATE N7000-31575

Description: Front - Left/ Right (1 per wheel)

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