Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Front Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and Installation
Front Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and Installation
Reference: Front Brake Hose / Pipe Construction
CAUTION:
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces. Painted surfaces will be damaged by brake fluid, flush it with water immediately if any fluid is
spilled.
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle properly. Remove tire and wheel.
NOTE:
This operation is not necessary when removing pipes connecting master cylinder.
2. Clean dirt and foreign material from both flexible hose end and pipe end fittings.
3. Drain brake fluid in reservoir.
4. Remove brake flexible hose or pipe.
Installation
Reference: Brake Flexible Hose and Pipe Check
Reverse brake flexible hose removal procedure, noting the following.
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Make sure that steering wheel is in straight-forward position and flexible hose has not twist or kink.
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Tighten brake pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut : 16 Nm (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 ft. lbs.)
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Check to make sure that flexible 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.
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Bleed brake system. Refer to Air Bleeding of Brake System.
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Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage.
