Frequently Asked Questions
Why are your brake hoses more expensive than
others sold on eBay?
There are brake hoses being sold on eBay that
are being made and sold from Argentina that are
not D.O.T. Certified. All you need to do is read
the listing and you will see that NO reference
is made that the brake hoses are D.O.T
Certified. Brake hoses used in the USA must be
D.O.T Certified to be Street Legal. But in other
Countries that is not required and that is why
they are allowed to sell on eBay. All you need
to do is email them and ask for a YES or NO
answer to a simple question "Are your Brake
Hoses D.O.T. Certified and Legal for use in the
USA?"
There are also US Sellers that are buying the
cheap brake hoses and reselling them, so watch
out for those.
Are your Brake hoses D.O.T. Certified?
Absolutely! we have been
approved and given a registration number by the
D.O.T.
All brake hoses manufactured with the equipment
we use and the components meet or
exceed D.O.T FMVSS106 and SAE J1401 standards.
Our brake hoses meet all International
Safety Standards and have all the proper
labeling on the hoses to pass Vehicle
Inspections in any State or Country.
Why should I care if the brake hoses are D.O.T
approved?
When a
brake hose has D.O.T. certification it means
that the Equipment, Parts and Process all met
the requirements to make a safe brake hose.
Unfortunately there are people selling
counterfeit brake hoses to the public that have
not been D.O.T. approved which makes them
illegal to use in the USA. Are you risking your
Life, Vehicle and Family with cheap brake
hoses???
How are the brake hoses identified as being
D.O.T Certified?
All the brake hoses we make must have our D.O.T.
number crimped into the fitting when made. The
brake hoses are also D.O.T. labeled and date
coded per regulations.
So at any time, no matter where our brake hoses
go, they can be traced back to us.
Do you offer any kind of a warranty on your
brake hoses?
We have a two year warranty that covers the
fittings and crimp for leakage on our
Rubber and Braided Stainless Brake Hoses from
the date of purchase. The warranty does
not cover brake hoses because of improper
installation that results in the brake hose
rubbing or stretch failure.
If I have a problem with a brake hose what do I
need to do?
All you need to do is contact us by email or
phone and we will give you the information
where to send the defective brake hose. Once it
arrives we first make sure it is our hose
by the D.O.T. number in the crimp area. It will
then be examined and we will contact you on what
conclusion we came to and what we can do resolve
the problem.
Why do you have to have the PVC Cover on the
hoses?
The
D.O.T. determined that the Braided Stainless
Brake Hoses used for Street use needed to have a
coating to protect the inner Teflon tube. It was
found that dirt particles were working through
the uncovered stainless braid and getting down
to the Teflon inner tube. Then as the hoses
moved it acted like sand paper and wore away the
inner tube causing failure. Uncovered hoses are
still being sold but they are suppose to be
labeled for "OFF ROAD USE ONLY" when sold.
What is a Whip Insert?
The
Whip Insert is placed on the end of the Braided
Stainless Brake Hose before we place the fitting
on for crimping. The Insert is made with a
special aluminum that is a buffer between the
stainless hose and steel fitting. This is
required to prevent premature hose wear if there
is any side movement (Whip) as the hose is used,
being a softer material it buffers some of the
motion.
If you have steel on steel the hose would wear
out prematurely. There is actually a D.O.T "Whip
Test" that our process and hoses had to pass
before we were allowed to make Street Legal
Braided Stainless Hoses.
What about liability?
We carry a $5 Million product liability policy
that we must have in order to make and sell
brake hoses.
Do you test your hoses?
All hoses are pressure tested to 3000 psi, twice
the maximum operating pressure of any normal
vehicle.
Do you make Custom hoses?
Yes,
we can make almost any brake hose configuration
you need to make your Custom or Rod look great.
No need in having a brake hose that is to long
or to short, or a bunch of hodgepodge adapters
to make it fit.
Normally how long does a brake hose last?
The average life
expectancy of a brake hose is about six years
once it is put into service.
This is based on a daily driven vehicle. So the
less you drive a vehicle the longer the brake
hoses will last.
Do you make Stainless Steel Braided Hoses?
Yes, We can make almost any brake hose in either
Rubber or Braided Stainless Steel.
But the Braided Stainless Steel do cost more to
purchase.
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