Install front brake hose
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- Attach brake hose to the holder (1).
Observe installation sequence:
- Secure brake hose in the holders.
- Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
- Screw brake hose onto the connection between pipe and brake hose.
- Screw brake hose on brake caliper.
- Position and tighten the union screw (2). If necessary, use the square end (3) for counter support.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Brake pipe screw connection/Union screws | ||
| tightening torque | 17 Nm | |
- Position and tighten the brake hose (1) on the brake caliper and use the knurling (2) for counter support as needed.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Brake hose to brake caliper, front | ||
| tightening torque | 17 Nm | |
- Attach brake hose to the holder (3).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BRAKE PEDAL TENSIONER .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE BLEEDER UNIT FOR THE BRAKE FLUID .
- Refer to FLUSHING AND BLEEDING THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE CIRCUIT (BRAKE HIGH) .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BLEEDER UNIT FOR THE BRAKE FLUID .