350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Front Brake Piping and Hose
Vehicles With CLZ25VD Caliper
Removal and Installation of the Front Brake Piping Brake Hose (Vehicles With CLZ25VD Caliper)
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid.
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt and remove the brake hose from the caliper assembly.
4. Remove the lock plate and nut, and remove the brake hose from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach the brake hose to the vehicle and tighten the nut to the specified torque.
19.6 - 23.5 Nm (2.0 - 2.3 kg-m, 15 - 17 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: When removed bracket attaching the bolt is tightened with provisions torque.
10.8 - 15.6 Nm (1.1 -1.5 kg-m, 8 - 11 ft. lbs.)
2. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper assembly, and tighten union bolts to the specified torque.
16.7 - 19.6 Nm (1.7 - 1.9 kg-m, 13 - 14 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the copper washer.
3. Attach the brake hose to the brake tube, partially tighten the flare nut as far as possible by hand, then secure it to the bracket with the lock plate.
4. Using a flare nut wrench, tighten the flare nut to the specified torque.
14.8 -17.6 (1.5 -1.7 kg-m, 11 -12 ft. lbs.)
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air.
Vehicles With Brembo OPB27VA Calipers
Removal and Installation of the Front Brake Piping Brake Hose (Vehicles With brembo OPB27VA Calipers)
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid.
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove the brake tube from the brake hose.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, remove the caliper-side brake tube from the brake hose.
4. Remove the lock plate and nut, and remove the brake hose from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach the brake hose to the vehicle and tighten the nut to the specified torque.