Brake Hose Reolacement - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Brake Hose Replacement
NOTE:
. Do not sDill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may da mage
the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediatelv with water.
. To prevent dripping. cover disconnected line joints
with rags or shoP towels.
. Before reassembling, checkthat all parts are free of
dust and other foreign Particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever speci{ied to
do so.
1. ReDIace the brake hose (A) if the hose is twisted,
cracked, or if it leaks.
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Disconnectthe brake hosefromthe brake line (B)
u s i n g a 1 O m m f l a r e n u t w r e n c h ( C )
Remove the flange bolt (A), and remove the brake
hose brackets from the damPer'
Remove and discard the hose clip (B)
Remove the banjo bolt (C), and remove the brake
hose from the caliPer.
6. Installthe brake hose bracket (A) on the damper
with the flange bolt (B) first, then connect the brake
hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new
sealing washers (D).
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lnstall the hose onto the hose bracket on the body
with a new hose clip (A).
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15 N.m
(1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ftl
Connect the brake line to the brake hose.
After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake
system (see Page 19-8).
Do the following checks:
. Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and
tighten if necessary'
. Check the brake hoses for interference and
twisting.
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