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


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      *1 Clip
      *2 Identification Mark

      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 and minimize twisting of the hose.

    2. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

      Torque:
      15 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 clip or bracket.

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

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      Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt (B).

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

    4. Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor bracket to the absorber bracket with the bolt (A).

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      *1 Front Speed Sensor Bracket
      *2 Front Flexible Hose Bracket
      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Install the front flexible hose first and then the front speed sensor bracket.

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

      Torque:
      33 N*m  { 340 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf }

  2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


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      Engage the 2 guides to install the rear No. 3 floor board.

  5. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. Install the rear deck floor box.

  6. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD


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      Engage the 3 guides <A>.

    2. Engage the 2 guides <B> and install the rear No. 2 floor board as shown in the illustration.

  7. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. Remove the center cowl top ventilator cover.


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        Slide the hood to cowl top seal and disengage the claw.

      2. Disengage the 2 claws and 3 guides, and remove the center cowl top ventilator cover.

    2. Bleed brake line.


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        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 / Air Bleeding.

      5. Select the "Usual air bleeding" on the intelligent tester display, and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the intelligent tester.

      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  { 112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

      7. Clear the DTCs Click here.

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

    3. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

    4. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.

    5. Install the center cowl top ventilator cover.


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        Engage the 2 claws and 3 guides to install the center cowl top ventilator cover.

      2. Slide the hood to cowl top seal to engage the claw.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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