Front Brake Hose Removal/Installation: Notes
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Replacement Part
| Gasket Quantity: 2 Location of use: Front brake hose |
Oil and Chemical Type
| Brake fluid type [Without Mazda M Hybrid] Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 |
CAUTION:
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. In addition, if there is any brake fluid on the wiring harness, the wire insulation may corrode causing a malfunction such as a short circuit. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface or wiring harness, wash and flush it off completely with water immediately.
NOTE:
- Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using any commercially available flare nut wrench.
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)FRONT BRAKE HOSE COMPONENT OPERATION
Component no Refer to 1 Brake pipe 2 Clip
(See CLIP INSTALLATION NOTE .)3 Bolt 4 Brake hose