Brake Hose and Line Inspection

1.	Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.

2.	Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leaks. Also check for bent brake lines.

3.	Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.

4.

Check the master cylinder and the ABS or VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leaks. Connection Point  Component  Connected to  Specified Torque Value  Note  A  Front brake caliper  Brake hose  34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)  Banjo bolt  Bleed screw  9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)    B  Rear brake caliper (disc type)  Brake hose  34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)  Banjo bolt  Bleed screw  9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)    Rear wheel cylinder (drum type)  Brake line  15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)  Flare nut  Bleed screw  7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5 lbf·ft)    C  Brake hose  Brake line  15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)  Flare nut  D  Master cylinder (except VSA)  Brake line  15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)  Flare nut  Master cylinder (VSA)  22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)  E  ABS modulator-control unit  Brake line  15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)  Flare nut  VSA modulator-control unit  Brake line (12 mm nut)  22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)  Brake line (10 mm)  15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)  F  4-way joint (equipped with ABS/VSA)  Brake line  15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)  Flare nut  Proportioning control valve (without ABS/VSA)  NOTE: The illustration shows LHD type, RHD type is symmetrical.