Brake Hose - Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual

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 the flare nut.)
2) Pull out the clamp to remove brake hose.
3) Remove the bolt at strut and union bolt.
(1) Brake hose
(2) Brake pipe
2. REAR BRAKE HOSE
1) Separate the brake pipe from brake hose.
NOTE:
Always use flare nut wrench and be careful not to
deform the flare nut.
2) Pull out the clamp to remove brake hose.
(1) Brake hose clamp
(2) Brake hose
(3) Brake pipe
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 ft-lb)
B4M1843B
3) Secure the middle fitting of brake hose to brack-
et at strut location using a bolt.
4) Position the 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 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):
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
8) Bleed air from the brake system.
BR0068
BR-59
BRAKE
B4M1844