Front Brake Flexible Hose (For 2Wd) -- Installation |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE |
Install a new gasket and connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt.
- Torque:
- 29 N*m{296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}
Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.
- NOTICE:
- Make sure the clip is completely pushed in.
Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
- Torque:
- 15 N*m{155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not kink or damage the brake line.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.
- Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR1006X.html).
Install the front flexible hose to the absorber bracket with the bolt.
- Torque:
- 29 N*m{296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}
2. BLEED BRAKE LINE |
Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
- Fluid:
- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Remove the bleeder plug cap.
Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.*1
When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the brake pedal.*2
Repeat *1 and *2 until all air in the fluid is completely bled out.
Tighten the bleeder plug completely.
- Torque:
- for Front Brake:
- 11 N*m{110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}
- for Rear Brake (for 4WD and Pre-Runner):
- 10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}
- for Rear Brake (for 2WD):
- 11 N*m{112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}
Install the bleeder plug cap.
Repeat the above procedure for each wheel to bleed the brake line.
Check for brake fluid leaks.
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir (HILUX_TGN26 RM0000010K400VX.html).
3. BLEED CLUTCH LINE |
Remove the bleeder plug cap of the release cylinder.
Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug while the pedal is depressed.
When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.
Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
- Torque:
- 11 N*m{110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}
Install the bleeder plug cap.
Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL |
- Torque:
- 152 N*m{1550 kgf*cm, 112 ft.*lbf}