I have a 90 crx and a the outer rubber covering of my brake line has cracked(split) exposing the inner braided material. They are just two small 1/2 inch spots and it looks to me like the outer covering only keeps weather off of the inner part but I am not sure if it also helps to support the inner part. Do I need to replace it or just leave it or tape around it to keep the weather out?

 

Replace them!!!!! The outer cover both protects the inner part from damage and stiffens it. It could blow out much easier without the outer part intact.

 

You are crazy, that is hydraulic pressure, without that outer rubber supporting it it just gonna blow that much faster. NO BRAKES. replace all of them.

 

Definitely replace, your life is worth more than the few bucks you will spend on new lines.

 

thanks