850 rear flexi-brake hoses. How to replace?

[moses3]

Upon closer inspection, they don't look that bad, thoughts?

[scot850]

Sorry, can't see anything other than the picture of what looks like the one just in front of the LHR wheel. It does look in good condition on the outside. What you can't see is the inside and if it is collapsing internally.

If your brakes are working OK and the rubber on this is showing no signs of cracking, then maybe it is safe to leave alone. I would only consider changing it if you are doing the other one on top of the rear axle beams. If you are doing that one, then makes sense to do this one as well as you are then going to have to bleed the whole system anyway. That way you have a brake fluid flush and you know the hoses are good for another 20 years! Naturally you can leave it in place and hope for the best.

Neil.

[moses3]

I just replaced the front hoses and flushed the brakes, the liquid was mostly clear, some darker yellow at first. Brakes work great.

I'll probably save the rear brake hoses for next summer since I don't have a garage and winter is quickly approaching.

I've got to fix the snowblower and the house before the weather changes....

[scot850]

Hey, we already have 8-10" of snow here! Look at the bright side you may still have time to fix the snowblower!

Neil.