Front Brake Hose
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Secure the brake hose to strut mount.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- 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)
- 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.
- Temporarily tighten the flare nut which connects brake pipe and hose.
- Secure the brake hose to wheel apron bracket with clamp.
- 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)
- Bleed air from brake system.