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Front Brake Hose/Pipe Removal and Installation: Installation

Reverse removal procedure for brake hose and pipe installation procedure, noting the followings.

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 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Hoses (1 Of 2)
G00797238Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

For vehicle with ABS 

Fig 2: Identifying Front Brake Hoses (2 Of 2)
G00797239Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.