Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair

Brake Hose Replacement

NOTE:
^ Before reassembling, check than all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles.
^ Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
^ To prevent the brake fluid from the flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent material.

Front - Except Type-S Model

1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).

3. Remove and discard the brake hose clip (A) from the brake hose (B).

4. Remove the banjo bolt (C) and remove the brake hose from the caliper.
5. Install the brake hose (A) with the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (B).

6. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).
7. Install a new brake hose clip (A) to the brake hose (B) on the bracket, then connect the brake line (C). Do not twist the brake hose.

8. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system.
9. Do the following checks:

^ Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
^ Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.

Front - Type-S Model (4-piston Caliper Type)

1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).

3. Remove and discard the brake hose clip (A) from the brake hose (B).

4. Remove the brake hose from the brake hose brackets (C).
5. Insert the brake hose (A) through the brake hose brackets (B).

6. Connect the brake line (A) to the brake hose (B) loosely.

7. Install the new brake hose clips (C) on the brake hose.
8. Tighten the 10 mm flare nut (D) to the specified torque values.
9. Do the following checks:

^ Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
^ Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.

Rear

1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Disconnect the brake line (A) from the brake hose (B), then remove the brake hose clip (C).

3. Remove the banjo bolt (A) and disconnect the brake hose (B) from the caliper.

4. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (C), then remove the brake hose.
5. Install the brake hose (A) with the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (B).