Corteco 19018520 Brake Hose

Description

This is a brake hose designed to safely convey brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brake calipers, ensuring reliable braking performance. It's a critical component within the brake system of various vehicles. Manufactured by Corteco with MPN 19018520 and originating from Italy, this brake hose delivers enhanced durability and resistance to wear and tear, contributing to a longer service life and increased safety on the road.

Key Features & Benefits

These hoses are really the flexible connections in your brake lines. They take the hydraulic pressure – the fluid pushing from your master cylinder when you hit the pedal – and deliver it to the brake calipers at each wheel. That pressure is what clamps down on the rotors to actually stop the car. They’re built to bend and flex with the suspension as the wheels move up and down, but they still have to hold a lot of pressure reliably. Think of it like this: the hard metal brake lines are the highways, getting the fluid where it generally needs to go. The hoses are the short, flexible roads that connect those highways to the actual brakes at each wheel. Without them, you’d have no way to actuate the brakes as the wheels turn and the suspension moves. They’re a crucial part of a closed hydraulic system.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, these are safety items, first and foremost. A failing brake hose can leak, reducing your braking power, or even burst completely, giving you zero braking on that wheel. A burst hose isn’t something you want to experience. The rubber degrades over time, gets brittle, can crack, swell – all sorts of things. A good hose acts like a shield, containing that high – pressure fluid. You’ll notice if a hose is really bad because you might see fluid leaking, or your brake pedal might feel spongy, or you might have a noticeably weaker brake on one side. It's really something you don’t want to put off. If you’re doing any brake work, it’s smart to replace these as preventative maintenance. You can find a wide range of quality brake hoses over at Fixparts Online, and they’re usually pretty straightforward to install if you're comfortable doing your own brake work.

Warranty Information

Corteco Brake Hose (MPN 19018520) comes with a 1-year warranty.