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Front Brake Hose

  1. Secure the brake hose to strut mount.

    Tightening torque: 

    Brake hose: 33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  2. Connect the brake hose to the front caliper body assembly using a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Union bolt: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

  3. Position the disc in straight position and route the brake hose through the hole in the bracket on the wheel apron side.
    CAUTION: Do not twist the brake hose.
  4. Temporarily tighten the flare nut which connects brake pipe and hose.
  5. Secure the brake hose to wheel apron bracket with clamp.
  6. Turn and tighten the flare nut (b) by hand while pressing the brake pipe (a) toward the master cylinder assembly side.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to make scratches or other damage to the inside surface of the brake pipe flare.

    Tightening torque: 

    Brake pipe flare nut: 19 N.m (1.94 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Pressing Brake Pipe Toward Master Cylinder Assembly Side
    G09483539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>Air Bleeding>PROCEDURE .