REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Because the left and right rear flexible hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the rear flexible hoses.
When reusing the rear flexible hoses, use the identification marks created during removal to install each rear flexible hose to its original position.

Tech Tips

PROCEDURE

INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

Note

When installing the rear flexible hose, minimize twisting of the hose.

*a	Identification Mark
*b	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
*c	Union Nut Wrench

Install the rear flexible hose with a new clip.

Note

Install the clip as far as it will go.
When installing the rear flexible hose, face the identification mark to the upper side of the vehicle.

Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear flexible hose while holding the rear 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 line.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line 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 162 mm (6.38 in.)):
  
  13.4 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
Install the rear flexible hose to the rear flexible hose bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N*m { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
Install the rear flexible hose to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

Torque:

29 N*m { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

Note

Install the rear flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.