Parts for your 1997 Daihatsu Gran move-Brake hose

1997 Daihatsu Gran Move Brake Hose — What It Does and When To Replace It

Yes, the 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move (also known as the Pyzar, G3-series) is fitted with flexible brake hoses. Technical references including the Daihatsu factory service manual (Brake section for G3# models), the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue, and mainstream aftermarket catalogues list front and rear flexible brake hoses for this vehicle. Those sources describe hose inspection criteria, routing clips, and banjo bolt torque specs—clear evidence the Gran Move uses conventional hydraulic brake hoses.

The brake hose’s job is simple but critical: it carries pressurised brake fluid from the hard lines on the body to the moving bits on the suspension and rear axle. Because the wheels steer and move with bumps, a flexible hose is the only safe way to connect the fixed chassis pipework to the calipers or wheel cylinders. When a driver hits the pedal, the hose must hold pressure without swelling, leaking, or rubbing on anything.

What tells owners it’s time to look closely at the hoses?

• Cracks, perishing, bulges, wet spots, or rusted fittings
• Spongy pedal feel, longer stopping distances, or the car pulling to one side
• Unknown age, or more than 10 years in service, especially with high heat or rough roads

As part of regular servicing, brake hoses on a 1997 Gran Move should be visually checked every service, with the wheels off where practical. Make sure they’re not twisted, kinked, or chafing on the tyre, strut, or bodywork through full steering lock and suspension travel. Flush brake fluid every 2 years or 40,000 km. Replace hoses immediately if there’s any doubt, many workshops recommend renewing them at around the 10-year mark as preventative maintenance. Use quality, ADR/SAE J1401-compliant or OEM-equivalent hoses.

Replacement tips that help avoid dramas:

1. Replace in axle pairs (both fronts, or both rears) for even braking.
2. Use new copper sealing washers on banjo bolts, and torque to spec from the service manual.
3. Support the caliper, don’t let it hang by the hose.
4. Bleed starting from the wheel furthest from the master cylinder, keep the reservoir topped up.
5. Use the fluid grade on the cap (typically DOT 3, DOT 4 is commonly acceptable—never DOT 5 silicone).
6. Road-test carefully and recheck for leaks and any weeping at fittings.

Looked after properly, the Gran Move’s brake hoses help deliver a firm, confident pedal and consistent stopping, whether it’s the daily run or a weekend trip down the coast.

What brake fluid should a 1997 Gran Move use?

From the era, the Gran Move typically specifies DOT 3. Quality DOT 4 that meets the correct standard is often acceptable and commonly used in Australia and New Zealand. Always check the reservoir cap and avoid DOT 5 (silicone). Don’t mix incompatible fluids, and flush the system if switching grades.

How often should the brake hoses be replaced?

Inspect every service. Replace immediately if there are cracks, bulges, leaks, or any spongy pedal symptoms. As preventative maintenance, many technicians recommend renewal at around 10 years, especially if service history is unknown.

Are braided stainless hoses legal on a ’97 Gran Move in AU/NZ?

They’re generally acceptable if they’re purpose-made replacements that meet recognised standards (e.g., ADR/SAE J1401, DOT, or E-mark), are permanently crimped, and fitted correctly. Local regulations and certification can vary—owners should confirm requirements with their state authority, WOF/LVV guidance in NZ, and their insurer.