Procedures

Brake Pipe And Hoses, Replacement

Removal







- Remove brake pipe and hoses.

NOTE: Check that brake pipe and hoses are not damaged by plastic mounting to the left on the rear axle when they are removed.

Installing brake pipe
- Install pipe. It may need bending to the right shape.
- Blow pipe through clean with compressed air.
- Tighten brake pipe to 14 Nm (10 ft.lb).

Installing brake hoses
- Install hoses. Hoses must not be twisted when in position. Hoses have white lines running along them which show clearly if they are twisted.
- Tighten brake hoses to 18 Nm (13 ft.lb).

Bleeding







- Bleed braking system.

Cleaning
Always carry out the following cleaning procedure after overhauling the braking system or installing new parts to remove old brake fluid and dirt.

- Clean brake pipe by flushing out with clean brake fluid or T-spirit.
- Blow pipe clean with dry, filtered compressed air.