Brake Hose/Line: Service Precautions
BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE LINE: PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Make sure to replace each part properly. Improper installation or repair could affect the performance of the brake system and cause a driving hazard.
NOTICE:
* It is very important to keep the brake system parts and the area clean when repairing the brake system.
* Since the brake line is one of the critical safety-related parts, be sure to disassemble the components if a brake fluid leak is found. If any abnormality is found, replace the component with a new one.
* When removing brake components, cover the brake tube connections to prevent foreign matter such as dust or dirt from entering the tubes.
* Do not damage or deform the brake tubes when removing or installing them.
* When installing a brake tube or flexible hose, make sure that it is not twisted or bent.
* If the fitting of the flexible hose does not match the groove on the bracket, twist the hose slightly to insert it.
* Flexible hoses must be free from absorber oil, grease, etc.
* When installing a brake tube to a plastic clamp, make sure that the brake tube is not loose or pinched.
* Do not reuse a clip removed from a flexible hose.
* After installing a brake tube or flexible hose, make sure that it does not interfere with any other components.
* Do not allow brake fluid to adhere to any painted surface such as the vehicle body. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
* If excessive force is used when disconnecting the brake tube from the clamp, the clamp may break.
* If the clamp breaks, do not reuse it. Replace the clamp with a new one.
* Follow these procedures when disconnecting the flexible hose and brake tube.
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(1) Remove the clip.
(2) Hold the flexible hose with a wrench. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube without deforming the tube.
* Follow these procedures when connecting the flexible hose and brake tube.
(1) Hold the flexible hose with a wrench. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube without deforming the tube.
(2) Install a new clip.
* Follow these procedures when connecting the brake tube and 2-way.
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(1) Connect the brake tubes to the 2-way and temporarily install the flare nuts of the brake tubes.
(2) Support the 2-way to prevent deformation to the brake tubes and install the bolt to fix the 2-way to the frame.
(3) Support the 2-way to prevent deformation to the brake tubes and tighten the flare nuts of the brake tubes to the torque specification with a union nut wrench.
(4) Connect the clamp to the brake tubes and 2-way with the 2 bolts.