FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE REMOVAL

Note

If the left and right hoses are disconnected at the same time, be sure to place a mark on each hose to indicate its installation position.

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.

      Note

      When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

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      Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.


    4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

    5. Check that the brake pedal cannot be further depressed.

    6. Release the parking brake.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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      Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      *1 Clip

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

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.

    3. Remove the clip.

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      *1 Front Speed Sensor Bracket
      *2 Front Flexible Hose Bracket

      Remove the bolt (A) and separate the front speed sensor bracket and front flexible hose bracket from the absorber bracket.

    5. Remove the bolt (B) and front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.