FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE INSTALLATION

Note


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

  • If the 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 LH side and RH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01NHFK

      Connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly with the union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01NFJR

      Install the front flexible hose with a new clip.

      Note

      Install the clip as far as it will go.

    3. A01NH9C

      Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose.

      Torque:
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.

      • Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Click here.

    4. A01NEOP

      Install the front flexible hose to the absorber bracket with the bolt.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  2. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. Bleed brake line.


      1. A01NHJO

        Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

      2. Add brake fluid into the reservoir between MAX and MIN level on the brake fluid reservoir.

        Brake fluid
        SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

      3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).

      4. Turn the intelligent tester on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / Air Bleeding.

      5. Select the "Usual air bleeding / All Line" and bleed brake line according to the intelligent tester display.

      6. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

        Torque:
        front bleeder plug
        8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
        rear bleeder plug
        11 N*m  { 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

    2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester off and turn the power switch off.

    4. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

    5. Adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir Click here.

  3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }