Brake hoses and tubes

Every six months, on a raised and secured to the vehicle stands, check brake hoses connecting steel line braking system with front and rear brakes, for cracks, chafing of the outer cover, leakage, blisters and other damage. It is important and the most susceptible to damage elements of the braking system, so should be a comprehensive inspection. Lights and mirrors will help you to check. If the hose traces of any damage, replace it.

Front brake hose

When disconnecting the brake hose, use a pipe wrench. Loosen the flange nut and remove the brake hose support bracket (Fig. 10.14). When connected, set the bracket, and then tighten the nut flange.

When installing check the cleanliness of the thread of the hollow bolt.

After installing the brake hose, make sure that the hose is not kinked and without loops. Make sure that when you turn the front wheel from one extreme position to another brake hose is not in contact with the elements of the front suspension and bodywork.

Remove air from a hydraulic drive of the brake system.

Rear brake hose

Using pipe wrench, disconnect the hose from the two sides, be careful - do not bend any attachment or steel tubes.

Pliers, remove the clips and remove the tapered ends of the hose suspension.

Remove the bolt and remove the suspension of the hose pipe.

Without twisting the hose set its tapered ends into the frame hangers.

Install the mounting clamps on the tapered end of the hose suspension.

Pipe wrench, attach the steel tubes to the ends of the hose fastenings. Be careful - do not bend any attachment or steel tubes.

Check that when installing the hose was not weakened by the suspension on the frame. Tighten the suspension if necessary.

Fill the tank and remove air from a hydraulic drive of the brake system.

Steel brake lines

If necessary, replace the tube, use only dual-layer steel pipe or other approved material. If you are using copper tubing, firmly follow the manufacturer's instructions on the use of additional clamps support.

In commercially available preformed brake tubes of varying lengths.

If preformed tube is found, purchase recommended tubing and connectors for replacement. Determine the exact length of the old brake pipe and cut a new tube according to the measured length, leaving about

1 cm for the further expansion of the tapered ends.

Install the connectors on the tube and otformuyte cones according to the standards ISO.

With tools for bending pipes bend the tube in the form of the old brake tube.

Conical extension tube and bending can be done at any garage.

When installing brake tube allow at least 75 mm between the tube and any moving parts.

Remove air from a hydraulic drive of the brake system.