Rear

Replacing Rear Left Or Right Brake Hose

Note:
- General information.
- After completing work, bleed brake system.





Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from escaping from expansion tank after brake pipes have been disconnected (which would enable air to enter the braking system).





Disconnect brake hose from pipe.

Brace brake hose on hexagon head (1) to ensure hose cannot rotate in retaining bracket.
Tightening torque:
- Rear brake pipe to hose connection 14 Nm





Release hose from bracket (1) on damper assembly.





Remove banjo bolt (1) and remove brake hose from caliper.
Tightening torque:
- Brake hose to brake calliper Banjo Bolt M12 x 1.0 40 - 50 Nm





Install Hint:
Mount and tighten brake hose on brake caliper first, then on brake line/brake hose point of connection.

Never twist brake hose when installing it.