Brake hose

Essential equipment

pedal press

Tightening torques
brake hose to the caliper	1.7 daN.m
brake hose to the fitting	1.7 daN.m

IMPORTANT

Strictly follow the order of operations described in the method below.

REMOVAL

• Fit the brake pedal depressor tool on the brake pedal to limit brake fluid flow.

• Unscrew:

• the brake pipe fitting (1),
• the caliper hose.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

Do not twist the brake hose.

Make sure the brake hose does not contact surrounding components.

Note: Replacement brake hoses are fitted with a spring to prevent them from twisting during refitting.

• Refit the brake hose on the caliper side.
• Tighten to the following torques:

• the brake hose to the caliper (1.7 daN.m),
• the brake hose to the fitting (1.7 daN.m).

• Position the female end of the brake hose on the retaining tab, without twisting it.
• Check that the end fitting clips freely into the tab splines.
• Refit:

• the spring,
• Connect the rigid brake pipe to the brake hose, making sure the hose does not twist as the pipe is screwed in.

• Bleed the brake circuit (Generalities chapter, Bleeding the brake circuit, page 30A-5).