Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
^ All hoses must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.

1. Connect a vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.





2. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing brake pedal.
3. Remove flare nut securing brake tube to hose, then withdraw lock spring.
4. Cover openings to prevent entrance of dirt when disconnecting hydraulic line.

INSPECTION
Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ Refill with new brake fluid DOT 3.
^ Never reuse drained brake fluid.





1. Tighten all flare nuts and connecting bolts.

Flare nut: 15 - 18 Nm (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft. lbs.)
Connecting bolt: 17 - 20 Nm (1.7 - 2.0 kg-m, 12 - 14 ft. lbs.)

2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder valve.
3. Bleed air.