Brake Line Routing

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Brakes and brake lines are delivered as ready-to-install replacement parts.

Secure brakes and brake lines at original fastening points when installing.

Lines to hydraulic assembly

-- Tighten the hex nuts -1- through -4- to 14 Nm.

-- Tighten the hex nuts -5- and -6- to 14 Nm.

Fig 1: Connecting Brake Caliper & Piston Circuit Lines

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Brake hose on brake caliper to front axle

-- Item -1- - brake hose, ensure retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.

-- Item -2- - retaining spring.

-- Item -3- - brake pipe line, 14 Nm.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose, Retaining Spring & Brake Line

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-- Item -1- - brake pipe line, 14 Nm.

-- Item -2- - retaining spring.

-- Item -3- - brake hose, ensure retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Line, Retaining Spring & Brake Hose

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Brake line routing in wheel housing to front axle

-- Item -1- - brake pipe line, 14 Nm.

-- Item -2- - intermediate piece.

-- Item -3- - brake pipe line, 14 Nm.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Line, Intermediate Piece & Brake Pipe Line

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Brake line connection in wheel housing to front axle

-- Item -1- - brake hose bracket.

-- Item -2- - brake line, 14 Nm.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket & Brake Line

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Brake line routing to rear axle

-- Item -1- - brake hose in brake caliper 20 Nm.

-- Item -2- - brake hose bracket, ensure retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.

-- Item -3- - retaining spring

-- Item -4- - brake line, 14 Nm.

Fig 6: Brake Hose, Brake Hose Bracket, Retaining Spring & Brake Line

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