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BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE BR-23 < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > C D E G H I J K L M A B BR N O P 3. Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible, then secure it to the bracket with lock plate. 4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. 5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to REAR BRAKE INFOID:0000000004212573 REMOVAL CAUTION: • Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately. • Cover the open end of brake tubes and hoses when disconnecting to prevent entrance of dirt. BR-14, "Bleeding Brake System" 2. Disconnect the brake hose from brake tube, using a flare nut wrench and then remove the lock plate. 3. Remove the union bolt (A), and then remove brake hose from brake caliper assembly and discard the copper washers. CAUTION: Do not reuse the copper washers. 4. Remove the brake hose. INSTALLATION CAUTION: • All brake hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling. • Make sure that there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and counterclockwise. • Brake tubes and hoses are an important safety part. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fittings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is detected. • Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately. • Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. • Never reuse drained brake fluid. LFIA0238E LFIA0238E AWFIA0505ZZ |