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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:09 PM
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What is this hose?

I found this metal hose line that is cracking. I haven't checked to see where the front end of it connects to, but it ends at the rear axle. My truck manual is packed (I'm in the middle of moving) and I can't find out what the cable is online. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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That's a parking brake cable in the top picture. There is no fluid in that just the inner cable. The Lower picture that's the hydraulic brake line and Axle breather.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:22 PM
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Oh cool. Then I'm not in danger of some mishap of vital fluids leaking if/when that metal hose blows through. Good to know.

Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 10:41 PM
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Nope, your good
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 11:02 PM
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Two things I see. Top pic is the parking brake cable. It looks like it is rusted so be careful trusting it to hold when applied. It should be replaced soon. The other is I see a flat spot worn on the hydraulic brake line. Not that bad but you need to get those other hoses away from it to avoid rubbing through. JMO..
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 07:06 AM
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What about that red wire in the top photo? Looks like that needs attention.
 
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