Caution! Brake fluid quickly ruins painted or plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely wiped up immediately with wet cloth.
When removing the brake hose, take care not to spill the brake fluid on the painted or plastic parts.
When removing the brake hose, temporarily secure the end of the brake hose to some high place to keep fluid loss to a minimum,
There are washers on each side of the brake hose fitting. Replace them with new ones when installing.
When installing the hoses, avoid sharp bending, kinking, flattening or twisting, and route the hoses according to Hose Routing section in General Information chapter.
Tighten the banjo bolts at the hose fittings.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kg·m, 18.0 ft·lb)
Bleed the brake line after installing the brake hose (see Bleeding the Brake Line).
Brake hose inspection
The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained. Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it.
★ Replace it if any cracks or bulges are noticed.