trailer flex brake line

[Donald]

About 2-3 years ago I converted my brakes to disc. They supplied a few lengths of flex brake line to run from master cylinder to a tee, to the wheels.

In looking at the flex line today I see circular cracks (like rings). This section is in the sunlight.

I think its premature.

 

[Trav]

Have some stainless braided made up with the right fittings. Then its done permanently.

 

[Donald]

We are talking 10 to 12 feet for the longest.

If the conclusion is its premature I may go to the company and complain.

 

[Trav]

12 foot flex brake hose? I have seen flex at the beginning and the end but not the whole length

 

[Donald]

I bought a kit which included new hubs, calipers, pads and hose. Its all flex line.

 

[Trav]

That doesn’t sound too kosher. I would hard line this thing on the inside of the frame rails and use quality flex hoses on the ends with proper fittings.
Do you have a picture of this trailer or the kit?

 

[Donald]

This basically the brake hose that came with my kit.

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/Titan/T4843100.html

I do see some of their kits now have steel brake line. Unsure if they had that available when I ordered a few years ago.