Minor leak at lower PS Hose: can I cut 1/2" off and re-attach?

[cn90]

Coming from E39 1998 528i...

In the past, the PS return hose UNDERNEATH the PS reservoir leaked and I cut 1/2" off and re-attach it with new clamp. It worked for 10 years.

Another question: if it leaks at the bottom of the PS PUMP, can you do the same thing, i.e., cut 1/2" off and re-attach with new clamp?

This is the leak I am referring to...