How Do You Test Brake Line Fittings?
Brakes are one of the most critical systems on a car. Connecting the parts are line fittings tying hydraulic brake lines to the mechanisms changing pedal force to braking force. While only a few in type, and of very basic construction, these fittings should be checked and tested as a routine part of annual car maintenance. Luckily, testing is simple and straightforward and only a few hand tools are needed. In today’s cars, with traction control, electronic stability programs, anti-lock brake systems, and a host of other new brake technology, fittings play an even more critical role. Most of the advanced brake additions and systems work from the base brake system and are tied in through more fittings. The base brake system is the one all cars have used since hydraulic brakes were introduced in the 1920 Duesenberg, and became part of Chrysler’s mass-produced cars in 1924. In essence the hydraulic base brake system uses hydraulic fluid to add mechanical advantage to the brake pedal. The f
