Brake Hose - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual

BRAKE HOSE
BRAKE
16.Brake Hose
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT
BRAKE HOSE
1) Separate the brake pipe from brake hose.
(Always use flare nut wrench and be careful not to
deform flare nut.)
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(1) Brake hose
(2) Brake pipe
2) Pull out the clamp to remove the brake hose.
3) Remove the bolt at strut and union bolt.
2. REAR BRAKE HOSE
1) Separate the brake pipe from brake hose.
NOTE:
Always use flare nut wrench and be careful not to
deform flare nut.
(1) Brake hose clip
(2) Brake hose
(3) Brake pipe
2) Unscrew the brake hose flare nut, and discon-
nect the brake hose.
3) Pull out the clamp to remove the brake hose.
B: INSTALLATION
1. FRONT
BRAKE HOSE
1) Route the end of brake hose (on caliper side)
through hole in brake hose bracket at strut location.
2) Tighten the end of brake hose at caliper using a
union bolt.
Tightening torque (Union bolt):
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ff-lb)
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3) Secure the middle fitting of brake hose to bracket
at strut location using a clamp.
4) Position the disc in straight-forward direction and
route the brake hose through hole in bracket on
wheel apron side.
CAUTION:
Be sure the brake hose is not twisted.
5) Temporarily tighten the flare nut to connect
brake pipe and hose.
6) Fix the brake hose with clamp at wheel apron
bracket.
7) While holding the hexagonal part of brake hose
fitting with a wrench, tighten the flare nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque (Brake pipe flare nut):
8 ) Bleed air from the brake system. <Ref. to BR-46,
Air Bleeding.>
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ff-lb)
BR-48