Vitara JS (2Dr) 2WD L4-1.6L DOHC MFI (1999)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
FRONT BRAKE HOSE/PIPE
REMOVAL
1) Raise and suitably support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel.
This operation is not necessary when removing pipes connecting master cylinder and flexible hose.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both hose end or pipe end fittings. Remove brake hose or pipe.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure for brake hose and pipe installation procedure.
For installation, make sure that steering wheel is in straightforward position and hose has no twist or kink. Check to make sure that hose doesn't
contact any part of suspension, both in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If it does at any point, remove and correct. Fill and maintain
brake fluid level in reservoir. Bleed brake system.
2) Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage.
REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE