12-03-2012, 04:57 PM
Les
The reason you have a leak there is the line was cut too short! You can see it is on an angle going into the fitting. These push lock fitting of today must have the hose cut straight & not have any tension on the hose, especially on an angle. I would get a connector & a few feet of hose. Cut the old hose about 6" from the old fitting, put on the new connector & the cut a piece of new hose to run to the old fitting in the brake valve. Given the age of your coach, your fitting is probably OK, but might be worth changing as you are there anyway.
DOT labeled fitting are required on all brake applications. It is frequently the end of the hose that goes into the fitting that is the problem. Often times it can be cut back an 1/2" & will seal, but often times Newell does not leave much extra tube.
I always advise people to carry 1/4" & 3/8" hose & connectors with them.
The reason you have a leak there is the line was cut too short! You can see it is on an angle going into the fitting. These push lock fitting of today must have the hose cut straight & not have any tension on the hose, especially on an angle. I would get a connector & a few feet of hose. Cut the old hose about 6" from the old fitting, put on the new connector & the cut a piece of new hose to run to the old fitting in the brake valve. Given the age of your coach, your fitting is probably OK, but might be worth changing as you are there anyway.
DOT labeled fitting are required on all brake applications. It is frequently the end of the hose that goes into the fitting that is the problem. Often times it can be cut back an 1/2" & will seal, but often times Newell does not leave much extra tube.
I always advise people to carry 1/4" & 3/8" hose & connectors with them.
Gordon
1991 41.5' #266
8V92 DDEC II