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Brake Hose and Line Inspection

  1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.
  2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leaks. Also check for bent brake lines.
  3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
  4. Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leakage.
    BRAKE HOSE AND LINE

    Connection Point Component Connected to Specified Torque Value Note
    A Front brake caliper Brake hose 34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft) Banjo bolt
    Bleed screw 9 N.m (0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft)  
    B Rear brake caliper Brake hose 34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft) Banjo bolt
    Bleed screw 9 N.m (0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft)  
    C Brake hose Brake line 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft) Flare nut
    D Master cylinder Brake line (14 mm nut) 30 N.m (3.1 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft) Flare nut ('04-05 models)
    Brake line (12 mm nut) 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft) Flare nut ('06-08 models)
    E VSA modulator-control unit Brake line (14 mm nut) 30 N.m (3.1 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft) Flare nut ('04-05 models)
    Brake line (12 mm nut) 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft) Flare nut ('06-08 models)
    Brake line (10 mm nut) 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft) Flare nut
    F 4-way joint Brake line 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft) Flare nut
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose And Line
    G05492125Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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