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Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.
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      *1 Clip
      *a Identification Mark
      *b Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
      NOTE:
      • Install the clip as far as it will go.
      • When installing the front flexible hose, face the identification mark to the outside of the vehicle and minimize twisting of the hose.
    2. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

      Specified Tightening Torque 

      Torque: 15 N*m (155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length for the torque wrench (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] ).
      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 250 mm (9.84 in.)):

        14 N*m (142 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

    3. Install the front flexible hose together with front speed sensor clamp to the shock absorber bracket with the bolt.
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      *1 Front Speed Sensor Clamp
      *2 Front Flexible Hose
      *3 Claw

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

      NOTE:

      First install the front speed sensor clamp, and then install the flexible hose bracket.

    4. Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.
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      *a Lock Hole

      Torque: 29 N*m (300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder.

  2. BLEED BRAKE LINE 

    (Refer to BLEEDING [10/2014 - ] )

  3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)