Method to maintain a coolant hose
For coolant hoses, you can knead them by hand. Focus on checking the hose connection ends at the upper part of the radiator, bypass, manifold, valve body and heater. Softness or lack of elasticity may be serious corrosion. Vehicles with low mileage should also check the cooling system voltage. If a branch leaks, the entire coolant hose should be replaced. When choosing clamps, OEM clamps are usually elastic clamp structures. When the hose connection ends are deformed, high-quality maintenance clamps such as plastic shrink clamps and turbine sub clamps have better sealing performance.
Method to maintain a brake hose
Develop good driving habits, reduce sudden braking and unnecessary braking, and predict road conditions in advance. Avoid overloading the vehicle to prevent increased pressure and loss. In addition, pay attention to braking performance and check in time if abnormalities occur. Regularly check and maintain the brake system, including checking wear and other parts. Choose high-quality brake hoses, pay attention to materials, specs and installation. Pay attention to regular inspection and cleaning during maintenance to avoid external pulling. Check the joints and replace them in time if aging and other problems are found.
Regularly check the coolant tank capacity. If it is still low after normal addition, there may be leakage. When not driving, check whether the hose connection is soft. When the cooling pipe is hot, check whether there are cracks, nicks, etc. Replace the coolant according to the manual. Do not move the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Prepare the fan. The upper part of the radiator, the water pump bypass, the external radiator pipe and the hose connecting the engine and the heater are prone to problems. If there are any problems, they should be replaced.