Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Brake Hose/Line: Testing and Inspection

Brake Tube and Hose: Inspection [Front Brake]

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fittings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is detected.


1) Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) and connections for fluid leaks, damage, twists, deformation, contact with other parts, and loose connections. Replace any parts as necessary.
2) While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg-f, 177 lb-f) with engine running for approximately 5 seconds, check each part for fluid leaks.

Brake Tube and Hose: Inspection [Rear Brake]

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fittings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is detected.


1) Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) and connections for fluid leaks, damage, twists, deformation, contact with other parts, and loose connections. Replace any parts as necessary.
2) While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg-f, 177 lb-f) with engine running for approximately 5 seconds, check each part for fluid leaks.