FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE > INSTALLATION

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NOTICE:
  1. Because the left and right hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the flexible hoses.
  2. If the hoses are to be reused, connect them after checking the identification marks placed when each hose was disconnected.

HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
  2. The following procedure is for the LH side.



1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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  1. Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Clip
    *a
    		Identification Mark

    NOTICE:
    1. Install the clip as far as it will go.
    2. When installing the front flexible hose, face the identification mark to the outside of the vehicle and minimize twisting of the hose.

  1. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

    Torque:
    15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not bend or damage the brake line.
    2. Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.
    3. Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).



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  1. Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt (B).

    Torque:
    19 N*m{ 192 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

  1. Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor bracket to the absorber bracket with the bolt (A).
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    *1
    		Front Speed Sensor Bracket
    *2
    		Front Flexible Hose Bracket

    Torque:
    19 N*m{ 192 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    Install the front flexible hose first and then the front speed sensor bracket.

  1. Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

    Torque:
    33 N*m{ 340 kgf*cm , 25 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder.



2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID


3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
(Click here)


4. BLEED BRAKE LINE


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  1. Disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.



  1. Bleed brake line.



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    1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

    2. Add brake fluid into the reservoir between MAX and MIN level on the brake fluid reservoir.

      Brake fluid:
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

    3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).

    4. Turn the intelligent tester on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Air Bleeding.

    5. Select "Usual air bleeding" on the intelligent tester display, and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the intelligent tester.

    6. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      front bleeder plug:
      8.3 N*m{ 85 kgf*cm , 73 in.*lbf }
      rear bleeder plug:
      11 N*m{ 112 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

    7. Clear the DTCs (Click here).

    8. Turn the intelligent tester off and turn the power switch off.

  1. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

  1. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.



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  1. Engage the 5 claws and 2 guides to install the center cowl top ventilator louver.



5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:
103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }