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Installation (Front)

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  1. Remove the rubber plug from the brake hose bolt hole of the brake caliper.
  2. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
  3. Install the brake hose bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the brake hose bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install the brake hose to the brake hose bracket. Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result. Use the stripe on the brake hose in order to align the brake hose with the notch in the brake hose bracket.
  5. Install the brake hose retainer to the brake hose.
  6. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
  7. Install the brake pipe fitting to the brake hose. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  9. Install the tire and wheel.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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