Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2185

Brake
B: INSTALLATION
1. FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1) Route end of brake hose (on caliper side)
through hole in brake hose bracket at strut loca-
tion.
2) Tighten end of brake hose at caliper using a
union bolt.
Tightening torque (Union bolt):
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
3) Secure middle fitting of brake hose to bracket at
strut location using a clamp.
4) Position disc in straight-forward direction and
route brake hose through hole in bracket on wheel
apron side.
CAUTION:
Be sure brake hose is not twisted.
5) Temporarily tighten flare nut to connect brake
pipe and hose.
6) Fix brake hose with clamp at wheel apron
bracket.
7) While holding hexagonal part of brake hose fit-
ting with a wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque (Brake pipe flare nut):
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
8) Bleed air from the brake system.
BRAKE HOSE
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B4M1844
BR-46
2. REAR BRAKE HOSE
1) Pass brake hose through the hole of bracket,
and lightly tighten flare nut to connect brake pipe.
2) Insert clamp upward to fix brake hose.
3) While holding hexagonal part of brake hose fit-
ting with a wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque (Brake pipe flare nut):
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
(1) Brake pipe
(2) Brake hose
(1) Brake pipe
4) Bleed air from the brake system.
C: INSPECTION
Ensure there are no cracks, breakage, or damage
on hoses. Check joints for fluid leakage. If any
cracks, breakage, damage or leakage is found,
repair or replace hose.
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B4M1775B
B4M1781B
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