Brakes and Traction Control: Service Precautions

PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
^ Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it could affect the performance of the brake system and result in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with those having the same part number or equivalent.
^ It is very important to keep parts and the area clean when repairing the brake system.
^ If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution in INTRODUCTION.
^ Care must be taken when using magnets as it could affect the performance of the speed sensors.
^ Since the brake line is classified as one of the critical safety related parts, be sure to disassemble the components if a brake fluid leak is found. If any abnormality is found, replace the component with a new one.
^ When removing brake components, cover the brake tube connections to prevent foreign matter such as dust or dirt from entering the tubes.
^ Do not damage or deform the brake tubes when removing or installing them.
^ When installing a grommet to the body, ensure that the brake tube passes through the center of the grommet.
^ When installing a brake tube or flexible hose, ensure that they are free from twisting or bending.
^ If the cap of the flexible hose does not match the groove on the bracket, twist the hose slightly to insert it.
^ Flexible hoses must be free from absorber oil, grease, etc.
^ When installing a brake tube to a plastic clamp, ensure that the brake tube is not loose or being pinched.
^ Do not reuse a clip or plastic clamp removed from a flexible hose.
^ After installing a brake tube and flexible hose, ensure that they do not interfere with any other components.
^ Do not allow brake fluid to adhere to any painted surface such as the vehicle body. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.





^ Disconnect and connect the flexible hose and brake tube:
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Hold the flexible hose with a wrench and disconnect the brake tube with a union nut wrench without deforming the tube.
(c) Connect the brake tube with a union nut wrench without deforming the tube.
(d) Install a new clip.





^ Connect the brake tube and way:
(a) Support the way to prevent deformation to the brake tube and connect the brake tube to the way with a union nut wrench.
(b) Support the way to prevent deformation to the brake tube and install the bolt to fix the way to the body.