FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

If the front flexible hoses are to be reused, connect them after checking the identification marks placed when each hose was disconnected.

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

Note

When installing the front flexible hose, minimize twisting of the hose.
1. Connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.
  
  Torque:
  
  39.2 N*m { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
2. *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
  
  Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.
  
  Note
  
  Install the clip as far as it will go.
3. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube to the front flexible hose while holding the front flexible hose with a wrench.
  
  Torque:
  
  Specified tightening torque
  
  15.2 N*m { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
  Note
  - Do not kink or damage the brake tube.
  - Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting parts.
  Tech Tips
  - Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
    
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  - When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 250 mm (9.84 in.)):
    
    13.97 N*m (142 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
BLEED BRAKE LINE

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INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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