Corteco 19032277 Brake Hose

Description

This Corteco brake hose is a vital component of the vehicle’s braking system, responsible for safely conveying brake fluid to the calipers, enabling effective and reliable stopping power. It is used within the brake lines, connecting the master cylinder to the wheel cylinders or calipers. This brake hose, with MPN 19032277 and dimensions of 25 x 25 x 310 mm, is manufactured in Italy. Its construction ensures durability, flexibility, and resistance to the pressures and temperatures inherent in braking systems, contributing to consistent brake pedal feel and optimal stopping performance.

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 19032277) comes with a 1-year warranty.