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How long can the brake line last? Your brake line may rust and corrode
Time:
2021-09-15
Steel brake lines are prone to rust and corrosion. Although your brake lines are made of stainless steel - designed to avoid rust - they still contain a lot of iron and will oxidize over time. The oxidation process is accelerated when steel is subjected to common weather and road conditions such as rain, snow and waves. Driving more miles leads to higher exposure rates, which means that the brake lines on commercial trucks and cars will not last as long as grocery buyers. If you drive in an area famous for rain, snow or beautiful sea scenery, the service life of the brake line will be further shortened.
Steel brake lines are prone to rust and corrosion. Although your brake lines are made of stainless steel - designed to avoid rust - they still contain a lot of iron and will oxidize over time. The oxidation process is accelerated when steel is subjected to common weather and road conditions such as rain, snow and waves. Driving more miles leads to higher exposure rates, which means that the brake lines on commercial trucks and cars will not last as long as grocery buyers. If you drive in an area famous for rain, snow or beautiful sea scenery, the service life of the brake line will be further shortened.
Road salt and salty air accelerate brake pipeline failure. Although water may more commonly lead to brake pipeline corrosion, salt on roads used to control ice and snow is the biggest threat to your safety. The salt reacts with other metals in the stainless steel alloy, leaving iron. Iron will eventually oxidize and rust. The same idea applies to cars parked in seaside homes without garage protection. Vehicles operating in a salty environment may have brake line failures in just five years. Regularly let your vehicle through the car wash and pay attention to the landing gear, which can prevent salt from scabbing on the pipeline.
The brake line has the longest service life in the desert. Perhaps you are one of the lucky ones living in arid areas such as Arizona, parts of Texas, New Mexico and California. Your brake line may continue to be used throughout the life cycle of your car because steel doesn't mind extreme heat, direct sunlight and sandy roads. You will need to change the brake hose more frequently and change the brake fluid because it degrades at high temperatures.