Is It Okay for Hydraulic Brake Lines to Bend when Using a Folding Trailer Tongue?

Updated 06/17/2026 | Published 06/15/2026

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Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Drum Brakes - Single Axle - 15' Main Line

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Question:

How do you deal with the hydraulic brake line when folding the tongue back and forth. Wont it want to break over time?

asked by: Scott M

Expert Reply:

Hi Scott,

As long as the hydraulic brake line hose is a flexible hose and there's enough slack to keep it from pinching when the tongue is folded, there shouldn't be any issue with it folding back and forth. The hose also needs to be long enough that it isn't pulled tight when the tongue is extended. I do recommend that you occasionally check the hose for cracks, abrasions, or bulging just to make sure everything looks good, but there isn't cause for concern over the hose bending.

For how much of the year does your trailer stay in storage?

expert reply by: Claire H