Front Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: BRAKE HOSE AND PIPE INSPECTION 

Reverse brake flexible hose removal procedure, noting the following.

• Make sure that steering wheel is in straight-forward position and flexible hose has not twist or kink.
• Install clamps and tighten nuts referring to Front Brake Hose And Pipe Components .
• Install brake flexible hose (1) to caliper as shown in figure.

  Tightening torque 

  Flexible hose joint bolt a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

  Fig 1: Installing Brake Flexible Hose To Caliper

  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
• Check to make sure that flexible hose doesn't contact any part of suspension, both in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If it does at any point, remove and correct. Fill and maintain brake fluid level in reservoir.
• Bleed brake system. Refer to AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM .
• Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage.