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Brake Hoses

This component is part of Brake System.

Definition

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Function

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Maintenance

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  • Symptoms when it faults
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  • How to fix / change

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I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with the double (bubble) brake flaring tool and where they got it. The brake lines for my 280 SL supplied by MB are too long.

I use the Snap-On Metric Double Flaring Tool Kit #TFM5. It works very well. I have found that Mercedes tubing is hard. And is therefore hard on the tool. Use plenty of anti-seize lubricant on the threaded screw portion of the tool and where the flaring tip and tubing meet. Practice on some spare tube first.

Brake hoses have a limited lifespan (less than 10 years). They are date stamped (if they are the real, original thing). After that they get clogged up, brake power reduces and your brake cylinders cannot move (i.e. you can't brake, or the other way round, the pads don't move off the brake – your brake pads will wear quickly with smoke and heat).
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