Installing rear brake hose
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- Fit and tighten brake hose (2) on brake caliper.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Brake hose to brake caliper, rear | ||
| tightening torque | 24 Nm | |
- Hook the brake hose into holder (1).
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Incorrect routing of the brake hose.
If the brake hose is twisted or in contact with surrounding components, it can be damaged and cause the brake system to fail.
Incorrect routing of the brake hose.
If the brake hose is twisted or in contact with surrounding components, it can be damaged and cause the brake system to fail.
- Do not install the brake hose in a twisted position.
- Insert the brake hose (1) in the holder on the body side.
- Ensure a correct fit of the retaining spring (2)!
- Attach and tighten the union screw (3).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Brake pipe screw connection/Union screws | ||
| tightening torque | 17 Nm | |
Follow-up works
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR 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 VENTING THE REAR AXLE BRAKE CIRCUIT .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BLEEDER UNIT FOR THE BRAKE FLUID .