Honda Civic Service Manual page 620

Brake Hose Replacement
NOTE:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
. To prevent dripping, cover disconnected line joints
with rags or shop towels.
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of
dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to
do so.
1 . Replace the brake hose (A) if the hose is twisted,
cracked, or if it leaks.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line (B)
using a 10 mm flare nut wrench {C)
Remove the flange bolt (A), and remove the brake
hose brackets from the damper.
R e m o v e a n d d i s c a r d t h e h o s e c l i p ( B ) .
Remove the banjo bolt (C), and remove the brake
h o s e ( D ) { r o m t h e c a l i p e r .
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I x 1 . 2 5 m m
6. Installthe brake hose bracket (A)on the damper
with the flange bolt (B) first, then connect the brake
hose (C) to the caliper with the banjo bolt {D) and
n e w s e a l i n g w a s h e r s ( E ) .
7. lnstallthe hose onto the hose bracket on the bodv
with a new hose clip (A).
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Connect the brake line to the brake hose.
After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake
system (see page l9-8).
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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