Installation [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Flexible Hose Clip, Identification Mark & Union Nut

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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*1	Clip
*a	Identification Mark

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.

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 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.
- Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .

Install the front speed sensor clamp and front flexible hose to the shock absorber bracket with the bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Speed Sensor Clamp And Front Flexible Hose

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*1	Front Speed Sensor Clamp
*2	Front Flexible Hose
*3	Claw

Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)

NOTE:

Do not twist the wire harness for the front speed sensor when installing it.
Securely set the 2 claws of the front speed sensor clamp to the shock absorber bracket.
A bolt tightens the brake flexible hose and front speed sensor together. Make sure that the front flexible hose is positioned over the front speed sensor.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Front Flexible Hose Union Bolt And Lock Hole
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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*a Lock Hole

Torque: 29 N*m (300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)

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

CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
BLEED BRAKE LINE . Refer to BLEEDING [08/2013 - ] - Step 1
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)