Brake Hose replacement & repair made easy

A brake hose is a flexible rubber hose that connects the brake calipers to the brake lines that are held in place on the car’s body. The reason for using hoses at this point is due the brake caliper being attached to the wheel and therefore is required to move with suspension and steering requirements.

What does a brake hose replacement involve?

Mechanic will inspect the brake system.
Mechanic will establish which brake hose needs to be replaced.
Mechanic will replace the damaged brake hose.
Mechanic will renew the brake fluid.
Mechanic will bleed the brake system.
Mechanic will inspect the brake system and will, if deemed safe, test drive the car.

Can you replace brake hoses by yourself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a brake hose replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

What are the signs of a bad brake hose?

If you have been advised that there is weakness or damage picked up from an MOT or service
If you have an obvious leak of fluid from the hose or its unions

Please note, if you experience any untoward characteristics in your braking, book a diagnostic inspection immediately and do not drive the vehicle

How long does it take to change brake pipes?

A brake hose replacement usually takes around 1.5 hours, but can take less or more time. Ultimately, the time that the job will take will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

How often should you replace brake hoses?

We would recommend that the brake hoses are replaced when a vehicle is 15 years old as part of any preventative maintenance plan. It doesn’t happen very often, however as the vehicle gets older and the miles add up then the risk of cuts and perishing are increased.

When should you replace brake hoses?

If you have any kind of damage or perishing of the brake hose itself, or the ferrules have become excessively corroded then replacement needs to be carried out straight away.

How can I extend the life of my brake hoses?

There isn’t really a great deal you can do to extend the life of the hoses other than to give them a good wash down with a pressure washer occasionally.

Can you still drive with worn brake hoses?

If you suspect there is any issue with your brake hoses or there are concerns about its age or condition, book an inspection with a professional mechanic immediate effect. Driving with worn brake hoses can impair brake performance and safety, and can be lethal.

Is a corroded brake pipe or brake line dangerous?

Yes, corroded brake pipes or brake lines can be dangerous, hence they are often flagged as an MOT failure. The deterioration can lead to much reduced braking capability hence it is important to get it addressed immediately. If there are any concerns about the brake pipes or their condition or age or you experience any untoward characteristics in your braking, book a diagnostic inspection immediately and do not drive the vehicle.

How long do brake pipes last?

The brake pipes are made of either steel or copper and are bent around the various aspects of the vehicle's body. Over time, however, they can deteriote and corrode. Hence, how long brake pipes last will depend on a number of factors.

Can you replace a section of brake line?

It is advisable to replace brake lines as per the manufacturer's service guidance with recommended parts. As the brake lines are of course a safety critical part it is not something to put off or try to save on. If you suspect you may need a brake line replacement, a mechanic can check and advice and suggest on next steps.

How much does it cost to replace brake hoses?

Cost for a brake hose replacement is on average £125, with prices ranging from £120 to £150. Ultimately, the cost of a brake hose replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your brake line replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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48 manufacturers for Brake Hose Replacement

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Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £31.59 - £41.85 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 65	£138	£122 - £130	£218 - £232	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £28.35 - £63.66 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1605	£108	£78 - £119	£132 - £196	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £33.81 - £41.22 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 12	£87	£78 - £81	£129 - £135	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £40.30 - £72.51 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 4695	£124	£88 - £141	£144 - £232	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £37.97 - £73.18 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 168	£102	£82 - £114	£132 - £179	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £65.76 - £121.76 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 92	£129	£101 - £148	£150 - £215	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £30.65 - £52.32 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1347	£105	£92 - £107	£160 - £179	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £63.70 - £76.44 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 56	£141	£132 - £132	£214 - £214	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £32.81 - £45.61 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 9	£75	£71 - £80	£116 - £129	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £40.10 - £79.16 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 19	£114	£88 - £114	£144 - £175	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £34.81 - £44.10 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 8	£106	£104 - £111	£180 - £191	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £24.05 - £35.07 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 730	£93	£77 - £102	£135 - £180	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £27.43 - £42.62 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 4739	£97	£85 - £104	£147 - £179	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £42.88 - £82.32 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 890	£119	£99 - £131	£164 - £206	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £37.23 - £87.80 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 636	£116	£87 - £134	£143 - £209	Get exact price
Infiniti Parts costs: £90.16 - £108.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2	£137	£124 - £124	£176 - £176	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £30.46 - £37.88 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 9	£114	£108 - £113	£191 - £201	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £66.37 - £79.65 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 27	£169	£172 - £172	£290 - £290	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £44.42 - £104.81 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 276	£148	£119 - £168	£202 - £266	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £41.52 - £86.07 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 130	£122	£89 - £138	£144 - £219	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £36.59 - £66.41 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 454	£114	£94 - £126	£159 - £208	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £35.80 - £86.35 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2062	£125	£94 - £141	£159 - £224	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £34.22 - £49.83 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 87	£121	£118 - £130	£208 - £225	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £29.32 - £68.92 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 70	£134	£103 - £140	£181 - £232	Get exact price
Maserati Parts costs: £30.00 - £36.00 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 2	£163	£153 - £153	£280 - £280	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £39.66 - £83.13 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 534	£125	£101 - £140	£170 - £224	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £31.70 - £52.43 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2624	£131	£97 - £141	£169 - £246	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £38.30 - £56.47 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 79	£109	£95 - £114	£160 - £190	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £42.14 - £57.01 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1081	£122	£104 - £125	£174 - £212	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £26.45 - £53.68 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 283	£112	£95 - £123	£169 - £209	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £37.48 - £69.03 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 631	£110	£89 - £123	£147 - £200	Get exact price
Perodua Parts costs: £35.16 - £43.07 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 12	£78	£76 - £77	£124 - £125	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £26.36 - £46.47 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1349	£109	£90 - £117	£158 - £202	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £37.23 - £48.89 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 157	£133	£128 - £142	£226 - £251	Get exact price
Proton Parts costs: £29.74 - £35.69 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 28	£145	£150 - £150	£275 - £275	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £28.49 - £41.93 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1228	£116	£96 - £113	£170 - £198	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £43.25 - £89.53 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 139	£111	£94 - £130	£152 - £200	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £30.46 - £41.52 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 185	£96	£86 - £98	£148 - £168	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £27.90 - £71.07 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 365	£101	£79 - £123	£136 - £199	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £32.44 - £48.88 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 257	£104	£94 - £105	£162 - £176	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £28.69 - £35.47 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 76	£94	£81 - £103	£138 - £183	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £47.62 - £80.21 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 36	£116	£106 - £128	£173 - £202	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £34.97 - £54.87 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 508	£113	£96 - £119	£164 - £201	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £28.68 - £47.66 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1647	£105	£90 - £111	£157 - £190	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £34.30 - £68.93 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 4488	£114	£92 - £125	£157 - £204	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £30.11 - £51.19 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2195	£94	£78 - £103	£133 - £172	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £23.27 - £36.66 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 513	£80	£56 - £92	£93 - £158	Get exact price
Yugo Parts costs: £30.44 - £36.53 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 7	£82	£71 - £73	£118 - £122	Get exact price

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C.S. Automotive, Newark
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Recent Brake Hose replacement quotes

These recent quotes were taken from our quote engine which uses third-party industry standard data on repair times, along with a live parts retailer, and a regional labour rate to build an accurate free quote. We are constantly improving our quote engine, so please let us know if a price seems incorrect.

£115.12

Brake hose replacement - front (driver side)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Telford

£149.43

Brake pipe replacement - rear (driver side)

Volkswagen CC

Worksop

£150.80

Brake pipe replacement - front (passenger side)

BMW 3 Series

New Malden

£187.52

Brake pipe replacement - rear (driver side)

Ford Maverick

Salisbury

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Want to learn more about Brake Hose replacements?

What is a brake hose on a car?

What does a brake hose replacement involve?

Can you replace brake hoses by yourself?

What are the signs of a bad brake hose?

How long does it take to change brake pipes?

How often should you replace brake hoses?

When should you replace brake hoses?

How can I extend the life of my brake hoses?

Can you still drive with worn brake hoses?

Is a corroded brake pipe or brake line dangerous?

How long do brake pipes last?

Can you replace a section of brake line?

How much does it cost to replace brake hoses?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Brake Hose replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£138

£122 - £130

£218 - £232

Audi

£108

£78 - £119

£132 - £196

Austin

£87

£78 - £81

£129 - £135

BMW

£124

£88 - £141

£144 - £232

Chevrolet

£102

£82 - £114

£132 - £179

Chrysler

£129

£101 - £148

£150 - £215

Citroen

£105

£92 - £107

£160 - £179

Dacia

£141

£132 - £132

£214 - £214

Daewoo

£75

£71 - £80

£116 - £129

Daihatsu

£114

£88 - £114

£144 - £175

Dodge

£106

£104 - £111

£180 - £191

Fiat