Trainmaster
Old School Member
Yes, the hoses are a known problem.
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Don, I tend to agree with you........
But don't they go bad on their own?Many years ago I worked at a dealership. I had some wire coat hangers and bent them to use as hangers for calipers I took off so the caliper never hung by the hose. I was the only one there who did that. Some of the guys would slip the caliper off and let it drop and swing. Follow my example and not those guys if you want the hoses to last.
Sure they can go bad on their own, just like my girlfriends son. It wasn't her fault. But Mrbadwrench is absolutely right about being protective of the hoses. Some people use clamps and clamp them off too, right? Not a good idea either. The world isn't binary.But don't they go bad on their own?
Nope...no leaks. Matter of fact, even with this age and mileage, the engine, transfer case, transmission and differentials are complete dry and oil/dirt free on the outside. But not so clean that it appears the entire underside was pressure washed.