FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Rear
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and Brake Hose
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid.
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt, and then remove brake hose from caliper assembly
4. Remove lock nut plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose to caliper assembly positioning hole and then tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Connect brake hose to brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible. Tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque: 23.5 Nm (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft. lbs.)
3. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque.
4. After installation, bleed air.