Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - BRAKE SYSTEM OTHER
BRAKE LINE - PRECAUTION
- CAUTION:
- Make sure to replace each part properly. Improper installation or repair could affect the performance of the brake system and cause a driving hazard.
- NOTICE:
It is very important to keep the brake system parts and the work area clean when repairing the brake system.
Since the brake line is one of the critical safety-related parts, be sure to disassemble the components if a brake fluid leak is found. If any abnormality is found, replace the component with a new one.
When removing brake components, cover the brake tube connections to prevent foreign matter such as dust or dirt from entering the tubes.
Do not damage or deform the brake tubes when removing or installing them.
When installing a brake tube or flexible hose, ensure that it is not twisted or bent.
If the fitting of the flexible hose does not match the groove on the bracket, twist the hose slightly to insert it.
Flexible hoses must be free from absorber oil, grease, etc.
When installing a brake tube to a plastic clamp, ensure that the brake tube is not loose or being pinched.
Do not reuse a clip removed from a flexible hose.
After installing a brake tube and flexible hose, ensure that they do not interfere with any other components.
Do not allow brake fluid to adhere to any painted surface such as the vehicle body. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
Hold the flexible hose with a wrench. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube without deforming the tube.
Remove the clip.
Follow these procedures when connecting the flexible hose and brake tube.
Install a new clip.
Hold the flexible hose with a wrench. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube without deforming the tube.
Connect the brake tubes to the 2-way and temporarily tighten the flare nuts of the brake tubes.
Support the 2-way to prevent deformation to the brake tubes and install the bolt to fix the 2-way to the frame.
Support the 2-way to prevent deformation to the brake tubes and tighten the flare nuts of the brake tubes to the torque specification with a union nut wrench.