Impreza Outback Sport AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose
REMOVAL
1. FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1) Separate the brake pipe from brake hose. (Always use flare nut wrench and be careful not to deform flare nut.)
2) Pull out the clamp to remove the brake hose.
3) Remove the bolt at strut and union bolt.
2. REAR BRAKE HOSE
1) Separate the brake pipe from brake hose.
NOTE: Always use flare nut wrench and be careful not to deform flare nut.
2) Unscrew the brake hose flare nut, and disconnect the brake hose.
3) Pull out the clamp to remove the brake hose.
INSTALLATION
1. FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1) Route the end of brake hose (on caliper side) through hole in brake hose bracket at strut location.
2) Tighten the end of brake hose at caliper using a union bolt.
Tightening torque (Union bolt):
18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)
3) Secure the middle fitting of brake hose to bracket at strut location using a clamp.
