Brake Hose Rear, Replacing

Brake hose rear, replacing

Preparatory work





Secure the pedal in the depressed position. Use a pedal jack.
Remove the protective cap from the bleed nipple for the left rear wheel.
Install a plastic hose on the nipple. Open the bleed nipple.
Collect the brake fluid in a container.
Shut the bleed nipple.

Removal

Removing the brake hose





Remove:
- the bracket (1) for the brake pipe and brake hose. Pull the bracket backward a little
- the brake pipe (2) from the brake hose
- the brake hose (3) from the brake caliper.

Installation

Install the brake hose

Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.





Install:
- the brake hose (1) to the caliper. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications
- the brake pipe (2) in the hose. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications. Check that the hose is not twisted
- the bracket (3).

Top up and bleed the braking system. See: Brake system, bleeding (using bleeding unit) Bleeding Brakes With A Bleeding Unit.

Install the wheel. See: Installing wheels Service and Repair.