FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE INSTALLATION

Info Added 2017-10-06

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

    Note

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


    1. A001VMZC03
      *a Identification Mark
      *b Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.

      Note


      • Install the clip as far as it will go.

      • When installing the front flexible hose, face the identification mark to the outside of the vehicle.

    2. 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 162 mm (6.38 in.)): 13.4 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

    3. A001VXBC03
      B00495X Hook

      Engage the 2 hooks to install the front speed sensor clamp bracket.

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it.

    4. A001VRU

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

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

      Note

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

    5. Connect the front flexible hose to the front 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 front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      • Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

  2. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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