Front Brake Hose
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Secure the brake hose front to the brake hose mount part of strut COMPL front.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the brake hose front to the caliper body using a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
- Check that the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position and route the brake hose front through the hole in the bracket on the wheel apron side.CAUTION:
Do not twist the brake hose front.
- Connect the pipe assembly front ABS and brake hose front, and temporarily install the flare nut.
- Secure the brake hose front to wheel apron bracket with the clamp brake hose.
- Install the pipe assembly front ABS.CAUTION:
Be careful not to make scratches or other damage to the inside surface of the brake pipe flare.
- Turn and tighten the flare nut (b) by hand while pushing the pipe assembly front ABS (a) away from yourself.
- Tighten the flare nut (b) using a flare nut wrench and a crowfoot wrench.
Tightening torque:
Calculation formula
T = 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) x L1/(L1 + L2)
T: Reading of the torque wrench
L1: Effective length of the torque wrench
L2: Effective length of the crowfoot wrench
NOTE:If the effective length of the tool used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the tool.
- Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE .
- Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .