Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
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Removal
- Remove brake pipe and hoses.
Note! Check that brake pipe and hoses are not damaged by plastic mounting to the left on the rear axle when they are removed.
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Installing brake pipe
- Install pipe. It may need bending to the right shape.
- Blow pipe through clean with compressed air.
- Tighten brake pipe to 14 Nm (10 ft lb).
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Installing brake hoses
- Install hoses. Hoses must not be twisted when in position. Hoses have white lines running along them which show clearly if they are twisted.
- Tighten brake hoses to 18 Nm (13 ft lb).
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Bleeding
- Bleed braking system as per: Bleeding brakes. Service and Repair
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Cleaning
Always carry out the following cleaning procedure after overhauling the braking system or installing new parts to remove old brake fluid and dirt.
- Clean brake pipe by flushing out with clean brake fluid or turpentine.
- Blow pipe clean with dry, filtered compressed air.
NOTE: Always carry out the following cleaning procedure after overhauling the braking system or installing new parts to remove old brake fluid and dirt.
1. Clean brake pipe by flushing out with clean brake fluid or turpentine.
2. Blow pipe clean with dry, filtered compressed air.