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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Brake Section: Brake System
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000001HJZ00KX
Title: BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL NO. 6 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Install the bracket with the bolt.

Torque: 29 N·m (296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)

2. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Connect the flexible hose to the connecting point with each brake tube, and then install 2 new clips.

(b) Using a union nut wrench, connect each brake tube to the flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

Torque: 14 N·m (145 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)

HINT:

  • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).
  • The torque value for use with a union nut wrench is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.

NOTICE:

  • Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
  • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.


(c) Connect the flexible hose to the connecting point with each brake tube, and then install 2 new clips.

(d) Using a union nut wrench, connect each brake tube to the flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

Torque: 14 N·m (145 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)

HINT:

  • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).
  • The torque value for use with a union nut wrench is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.

NOTICE:

  • Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
  • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.

3. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

(a) Connect the flexible hose to the connecting point with the brake tube, and then install a new clip.

(b) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube to the flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

Torque: 14 N·m (145 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)

HINT:

  • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).
  • The torque value for use with a union nut wrench is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.

NOTICE:

  • Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
  • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.


(c) Install the flexible hose and a new gasket to the disc brake cylinder with the union bolt.

Torque: 30 N·m (306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)

HINT:

Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the cylinder.

4. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING (2008 LX570)+

5. BLEED BRAKE LINE BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING (2008 LX570)+

6. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

7. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque: 131 N·m (1336 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)