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INSTALLATION (To 8/2009): Installation

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: 



  1. INSTALL FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET 
    1. Install the flexible hose bracket to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 1: Install The Flexible Hose Bracket
      GTY264976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  2. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Install the rear flexible hose to the bracket with a new clip.
      Fig 2: Install The Rear Flexible Hose
      GTY256153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Install the clip as far as it will go.

    2. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear brake flexible hose.

      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 and dust to enter the brake line.
      • Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench. Refer to PRECAUTION .
    3. Install the rear flexible hose to the flexible hose bracket with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 3: Install The Rear Flexible Hose
      GTY284126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    4. Connect the rear flexible hose to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with the union bolt and a new gasket.
      Fig 4: Connect The Rear Flexible Hose
      GTY265571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

  3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
  4. BLEED BRAKE LINE  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
  5. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK 
  6. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  7. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)