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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-33
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Front Brake Hose Replacement
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Pump the brake fluid out of the line as explained in the
Brake Fluid Change.
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Remove the banjo bolts at both ends of the brake hose,
and pull the hose off the vehicle.
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Immediately wipe up any brake fluid that spills.
CAUTION
Brake fluid quickly ruins painted surfaces; any
spilled fluid should be completely washed away
immediately.
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Use a new flat washer for each side of the hose fittings.
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Install the new brake hose in its place (see Appendix
chapter), and tighten the banjo bolts.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo B olts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18
ft·lb)
Brake F luid Level Inspection
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Position the reservoir horizontal, and check that the fluid
level in the reservoir is higher than the lower level line [A].
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, check
for fluid leakage of the brake line, and add the fluid as
follows:
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Remove the reservoir cap, and fill the reservoir to the up-
per level line [A] in the reservoir with the same type and
brand of the fluid that is already in the reservoir. And then
install the reservoir cap.
WARNING
Change the fluid in the brake line completely if the
fluid must be refilled but the type and brand of the
fluid that is already in the reservoir are unidentified.
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Tighten:
Torque - Reservoir Cap Screws: 1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13
in·lb)