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Replacing brake pipes

Replacing brake pipes

To remove


1. Clean the connections of the damaged brake line.

2. Unscrew the brake pipe connecting nipples and any other fastening clips.

Important

Use a brake wrench for fitting and removing nipples.


3. Insert plastic plugs into the open connections and remove the damaged brake line.


To fit

Warning

Brake lines should not be bent or flexed after installation.



1. Blow clean inside the new brake pipe with compressed air.

2. Position the brake line, remove the plastic plugs and tighten the connecting nuts.

Tightening torque: 15 Nm (11 lbf ft)

3. Bleed the brake system. See Bleeding the brake system .

4. Check all the brake pipe connections for leakage.