Precaution [10/2014 - ]
- TROUBLESHOOTING PRECAUTION NOTE:
- Since the brake lines are critical safety related parts, be sure to disassemble and inspect the components if a brake fluid leak is found. If any abnormalities are found, replace the component with a new one.
- When removing brake components, cover the brake line connections to prevent foreign matter such as dust or dirt from entering the lines.
- Do not damage or deform the brake lines during the removal and installation procedures.
- When installing a grommet to the vehicle body, ensure that the brake line passes through the center of the grommet.
- When installing a brake line or flexible hose, ensure that they are free from twists or kinks.
- If the metal end of a flexible hose does not match the groove on the bracket, twist the hose slightly to insert it.
- Flexible hoses must be free from shock absorber oil, grease, etc.
- When installing a brake line to a plastic clamp, ensure that the brake line is not loose or pinched.
- Do not reuse any clips or plastic clamps removed from a flexible hose.
- After installing a brake line or flexible hose, ensure that they do not interfere with any other components or vehicle body.
- Do not allow brake fluid on any painted vehicle body surface. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
- When disconnecting and connecting a flexible hose and brake line:TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*A Disconnecting *B Connecting *a Hold *b Turn - Hold the flexible hose with a wrench and disconnect the brake line using a union nut wrench without deforming the line.
- Remove the clip and disconnect the flexible hose.
- Secure the flexible hose with a new clip. At this time, be sure to securely install the clip.
- Connect the brake line using a union nut wrench without deforming the line.
- When connecting a brake line and way:TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Way *a Hold *b Turn - Support the way to prevent deformation of the brake line and connect the brake line to the way with a union nut wrench.
- Support the way to prevent deformation of the brake line and install the bolt to secure the way to the vehicle body.