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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)07 · 06 Brake system
07 · Brakes

Installation

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) › Installation
06 Brake systemInstallation

Installation

  1. Install the modulator to its mounting bracket. Secure with bolts (x3). Torque to 5 Nm.
Diagram of modulator and bracket assembly showing torque values of 9 Nm and 5 Nm.
  1. Connect the wiring harness plug.
  2. Install the modulator and bracket assembly. Secure using bolts (x3). Torque to 9 Nm.
  3. Remove the sealing caps and plugs from the brake pipes and the valve block. Install the brake pipes (x6) to their matching outlets on the valve block.

Torque the unions to:
17 Nm
14 Nm
17 Nm
14 Nm
14 Nm
17 Nm

Diagram of valve block showing six union locations with corresponding torque values of 17 Nm and 14 Nm.
View of installed modulator in vehicle chassis area with label 'Connect Unions' pointing to the pipe connections.
  1. Remove any traces of brake fluid from the modulator and surrounding area.
  2. Install the road wheel arch liner and road wheel.
  3. Bleed the brake system (Refer to ‘Brake Bleeding - WDS’, page 6-4-4).
  4. Install the road wheel arches and road wheels (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).
  5. Connect the vehicle battery.

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