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Front Brake Hose

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  1. Secure the brake hose to strut mount.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the brake hose to the caliper using a new gasket.

    Tightening torque (union bolt): 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Union Bolt
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  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. Tighten the flare nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque (brake pipe flare nut): 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

  7. Bleed air from brake system.