Brakes and Traction Control: Service Precautions

BRAKE SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
^ Take extra care to replace each part properly. Improper installation or repair could affect the performance of the brake system and cause a driving hazard.
^ It is very important to keep the brake system parts and the work area clean when repairing the brake system.
^ If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the Vehicle; Service Precautions.
^ Care must be taken when using magnets as they could affect the performance of the speed sensors.
^ Since the brake line is 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 brake tube 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.
^ Do not reuse a clip removed from a flexible hose.
^ 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.
^ Follow these procedures when disconnecting the flexible hose and brake tube.
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Hold the flexible hose with a wrench. Using SST, disconnect the brake tube without deforming the tube.
^ Follow these procedures when connecting the flexible hose and brake tube.





(a) Hold the flexible hose with a wrench. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube without deforming the tube.
(b) Install a new clip.





^ Follow these procedures when connecting the brake tube and 2-way.
(a) Support the 2-way to prevent deformation to the brake tube and connect the brake tube to the 2-way with a union nut wrench.
(b) Support the 2-way to prevent deformation to the brake tube and install the bolt to fix the 2-way to the body.