Abstract: A multilayer brake hose is described. The hose includes an elastomeric inner layer or core tube, and a first reinforcing layer disposed around and bonded to the inner layer. The hose also includes an elastomeric intermediate layer overlying the first reinforcing layer, a second reinforcing layer overlying the elastomeric intermediate layer, and an elastomeric protective cover layer disposed over the second reinforcing layer. The inner layer includes styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) cured with a peroxide. The peroxide-cured SBR has compression set characteristics similar to sulfur-cured SBR, while exhibiting better adhesion to wound or braided fibers used in the reinforcing layers.