Brake Hose
Brake HoseREMOVAL
FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1) Separate the brake pipe (b) from brake hose (a) using a flare nut wrench.
2) Remove the clamp, strut mounting bolt and union bolt, and remove the front brake hose.
REAR BRAKE HOSE
1) Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and union bolt.
2) Separate the brake pipe (a) using a flare nut wrench.
3) Remove the brake hose clamp (b), and remove the rear brake hose (c).
INSTALLATION
FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1) Secure the brake hose to strut mount.
Tightening torque:
Brake hose: 33 Nm (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
2) Connect the brake hose to the front caliper body using a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
Union bolt: 18 Nm (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
3) Position the disc in straight position and route the brake hose through the hole in the bracket on the wheel apron side.
CAUTION:
Do not twist the brake hose.
4) Temporarily tighten the flare nut which connects brake pipe and hose.
5) Secure the brake hose to wheel apron bracket with clamp.
6) Tighten the flare nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Brake pipe flare nut: 15 Nm (1.53 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)
7) Bleed air from the brake system.
REAR BRAKE HOSE
1) Route the brake hose through the hole of bracket, and lightly tighten the flare nut to connect brake pipe.
2) Insert the clamp to secure brake hose.
Tightening torque:
Brake hose bracket: 33 Nm (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
3) Install the brake hose to rear caliper body using a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
Union bolt: 18 Nm (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
4) Tighten the flare nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Brake pipe flare nut: 15 Nm (1.53 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)
5) Bleed air from the brake system.
INSPECTION
Check the hose for crack and damage, and also check the connection for fluid leakage. If any faulty is found, repair or replace the relevant part.