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Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair

BRAKE LINES

COMPONENT:





INSPECTION
- Check the brake tubes for cracks, crimps and corrosion.
- Check the brake hoses for cracks, damaged and oil leakage.
- Check the brake tube flare nuts for damage and oil leakage.

INSTALLATION
1. Install a brake hose (A) on the caliper with tightening brake hose bolt (C) and washer (B).





2. Install the bracket and the brake hose mounting bolt.





3. Connect the brake hose (A) and the clip (B) to the brake line.





4. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system.

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the brake tube (A) nut holding the brake hose (C) nut with a wrench (B).





2. Remove the brake hose clip (D) and remove the brake hose (C) from the brake line (A) with a wrench.





3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt from the body.
4. Remove the brake hose connecting bolt (A) from the caliper assembly.