FAQ for Brake Hose Repair
Q: What should be noticed when replacing the Brake Pipe Rear Fitting?
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You need to remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting, use a backup wrench when removing or installing the brake pipe fitting, and cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when servicing the Brake Pipes?
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If sectioning the brake pipe, use a replacement pipe of the same type and outside diameter. Then you can use fittings of the appropriate size and type and only create flares of the same type or design as originally equipped on the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What special tools will I be needing when replacing the Brake Pipe?
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You will be needing a J 45405 pipe flaring tool kit.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when replacing the Brake Rear Hose?
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When installing or removing the brake hose, do not bend or twist the brake hose, and bleed the hydraulic brake system.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you remove the Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose?
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You need to remove the vacuum brake booster check valve from the vacuum brake booster, the vacuum brake booster hose clamp at the check valve, the vacuum brake booster check valve from the hose, and the intake manifold, disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose at the engine and remove the vacuum brake booster hose from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you remove the Brake Pipe Manifold?
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You need to remove the brake pressure modulator valve assembly, the master cylinder return hose fitting, and the master cylinder supply hose fitting, remove and discard the O-ring seals, remove the brake pipe manifold bolts, the brake pipe manifold, and the 5 transfer tubes, remove and discard the 5 upper transfer tube O-ring seals and remove and discard the 5 lower transfer tube O-rings seals.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Brake Hose Bracket to Rear Axle Bolt?
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The recommended torque is 12 N.m (106 Ib in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Brake Hose to Axle Rear Bolt?
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The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 Ib in).
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01/11/2022 Q: How many fittings does the brake pipe rear have?
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It has a total of 2 fittings.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when replacing the Brake Hose Fitting Gasket?
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You need to discard the brake hose fitting gaskets and install 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets.
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