Front Brake Hose
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Secure the brake hose to the brake hose mount part of strut COMPL.
Tightening torque:
Brake hose: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Connect the brake hose to the caliper body assembly using a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
Union bolt: 26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
- Position the disc rotor 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.
- Connect the brake pipe and the hose, then temporarily tighten the flare nut.
- 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, 11.1 ft-lb)
- Bleed air from the brake system. <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding.>