Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Hybrid (2007)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Rear Brake: Removal and Installation
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
REAR BRAKE
REAR BRAKE: Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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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.
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Cover the open end of brake tubes and hoses when disconnecting to prevent entrance of dirt.
1. Drain brake fluid.
2. Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a flare nut wrench.
3. Remove union bolts, and then remove brake hose from brake caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock plate and then remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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All brake hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
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Make sure that there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and counterclockwise.
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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.
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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.
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Refill with new brake fluid "DOT 3".
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Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Assemble the union bolt and copper washer to the brake hose.
CAUTION: Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Attach L-shape metal fitting of the brake hose to brake caliper assembly positioning hole, and then tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
Union bolt: 18.2 Nm (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
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.
Flare nut: 16.2 Nm (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air.