Brake Pipe: Installation
- Bend the brake pipe to achieve proper fit.
- Install the brake pipe to the vehicle. Maintain a clearance of 3/4 in (19 mm) for all moving or vibrating components.
- Install the brake pipe fasteners to the vehicle.
- Connect the brake pipe fittings. Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the BPMV or the wheel jounce hoses to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the master cylinder to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to one of the following procedures: If the brake pipe that was replaced was between the master cylinder and the BPMV, see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article. If the brake pipe that was replaced was between the BPMV and the wheel jounce hoses, see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - MANUAL or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - PRESSURE under BLEEDING.