Does brake hose shrink?

If brake hose is off for quite some time, (6 mos to 1 year) can they shrink? I know that sounds wierd, but they are now too short!!! Has anyone had this problem?

[aigel]

I can not imagine that they shrink significantly if at all. There is webbing inside and they should not go anywhere. Are the appearing to be too short? Front or back ones? Can you send a pic? Do you have them routed correctly? Not that there is much routing. Maybe you have switched you calipers from left to right or something of that sort?

George