Parts for your 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer-Brake hose

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Brake Hose — What It Does and When to Replace It

Based on technical sources including the Mitsubishi CE Lancer factory service manual (1996–2003) and the Mitsubishi ASA parts catalogue, the 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer is fitted with flexible brake hoses. The Lancer uses hoses at each front caliper and, depending on variant, a centre rear axle hose (drum rear) or individual rear caliper hoses (rear disc models).

The brake hose’s job is simple but critical: carry high‑pressure brake fluid from the body’s hard lines to the moving bits — steering knuckles and suspension — without kinking or leaking. On this Lancer, hoses manage steering lock-to-lock up front and suspension travel at the rear, all while keeping pedal feel firm and response consistent. They’re multi-layer rubber (or braided alternatives) designed to resist swelling, road grime and heat.

Hoses age with time, heat, UV, and moisture in the fluid. That’s why they should be checked at every service or roughly every 10,000–15,000 kilometres. Many techs in Australia and New Zealand treat hoses as consumables around the 6–10 year mark, sooner if the car sees coastal conditions or spirited driving. If the Lancer runs rear drums, pay attention to the centre rear hose on the axle