Maintenance Procedure. Brake Hose Damage and Installation Condition Inspection

Brake Hose Damage and Installation Condition Inspection

• Inspect the brake hose and fittings for deterioration,
cracks and signs of leakage.

OThe high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly main­tained. Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it.

• Replace the hose if any cracks [B] or bulges [C] are no­
ticed.

•Tighten any loose fittings and any banjo bolts.

Torque-Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)

• Inspect the brake hose routing.

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• If any brake hose routing is incorrect, route the brake hose
according to Cable, Wire and Hose Routing Section in the
Appendix chapter.

Brake Operation Inspection

• Inspect the operation of the front and rear brake by run­ning the vehicle on the dry road.

• If the brake operation is insufficiency, inspect the brake system.