FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

If the front flexible 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 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. B004FG3C02
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
      *b Identification Mark
      *c Union Nut Wrench

      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.)):

        13.38 N*m (136 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

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

      Torque:
      39.2 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  2. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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