What is the function of steel braided brake hoses on braking?

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LaMarcus
07/30/25 5:07am
The function of steel braided brake hoses on braking is to effectively transmit hydraulic pressure to achieve braking performance. Below is extended information about steel braided brake hoses: 1. Concept: When a car is in motion, its four wheels continuously move up, down, left, and right. Suspension and steering movements cause the brake discs/drums and calipers enclosed within the wheel rims to move accordingly. Therefore, the entire brake hydraulic line cannot use rigid metal pipes. Instead, metal pipes are replaced with flexible rubber hoses. Although made of rubber material, these hoses are wrapped with a metal braided outer layer, hence the name "steel braided brake hoses." 2. Characteristics: They effectively improve braking performance. The construction of steel braided brake hoses consists of a rubber tube covered with high-strength steel wires, plus an additional outer layer for abrasion resistance, providing stronger resistance to expansion. Typically, original rubber hoses may expand slightly when the brake is pressed, weakening initial braking response. Replacing them with steel braided hoses can mitigate these issues.
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