Hydraulic System: Specifications

Hydraulic Brakes

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Brake Hose to Frame Bolt 20 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Brake Pipe Fittings 20 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Brake Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
Front Brake Bleeder Valve 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
Front Brake Hose to Caliper Bolt 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Power Brake Vacuum Booster Mounting Nut 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Rear Brake Bleeder Valve 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
Rear Brake Hose to Caliper Bolt 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Rear Brake Hose to Frame Bolt 20 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Brake Component Specifications
Brake Pressure Modulator Bleeder Valves 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.)
Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve, Front 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve, Rear 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.)
Brake System Flushing
Brake Fluid Volume from the Brake Pressure Modulator Bleeder Valves 118 ml (4 oz)
Brake Fluid Volume from the Brake Calipers 235 ml (8 oz)
Brake System Pressure Bleed
Initial Pressure Adjustment Setting, Leak Testing the Hydraulic Brake System. 70 kPa (10 psi)
Pressure Bleed Procedure Setting 240 kPa (35 psi)

Brake System Specifications
Brake Pedal Maximum Travel
Vacuum Power Assist 61 mm (2.4 inch)
Specification with 445 N (100 lbs) of force applied to the brake pedal, the ignition OFF, and the brake booster power reserve depleted.