Front Brake Hose/Pipe Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reverse removal procedure for brake hose and pipe installation procedure, noting the followings.
- For installation, make sure that steering wheel is in straightforward position and hose has no twist or kink. Check to make sure that hose doesn't contact any part of suspension, both in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If it does at any point, remove and correct. Fill and maintain brake fluid level in reservoir. Bleed brake system.
- Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage.
NOTE:
Insert E-ring till its end surface is flush with or lower than bracket end surface.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
Brake flexible hose bolt (brake caliper /2 (or 4) way joint) (b): 23 N.m, (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
P valve bolt (b): 23 N-m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2 way (or 4 way) joint mounting bolt (c): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
P valve bracket bolt (c): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
Brake hose / pipe bracket bolt (c): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
ABS actuator bracket bolt (c): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
ABS actuator mounting bolt (d): 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
For vehicle without ABS
For vehicle with ABS