FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Because the left and right front flexible hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the front flexible hoses.

  • When reusing the front flexible hoses, use the identification marks created during removal to install each front flexible hose to its original position.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. Install the front flexible hose to the 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 front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      *1 Front Shock Absorber Bracket
      *2 Front Flexible Hose Bracket
      *3 Front Speed Sensor Bracket

      Install the front flexible hose bracket to the front shock absorber bracket.

    3. Engage the hook A of the front speed sensor bracket to the front shock absorber bracket B.

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      Install the front flexible hose bracket and front speed sensor bracket to the front shock absorber bracket with the bolt C.

      Torque:
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

    5. Install the front flexible hose bracket to the steering knuckle with the bolt D.

      Torque:
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

    6. Install a new clip B to the front flexible hose.

      Note

      Install the clip as far as it will go.

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      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a union nut wrench, connect the front flexible hose to the brake tube A 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 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)

  2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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  3. INSTALL LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

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  4. ADD BRAKE FLUID

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  5. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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