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Brake Tube, Hoses and Brackets


Brake Tube, Hoses and Bracket Torques

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.

Bleed nipple - front 4-6 Nm
Bleed nipple - rear 8-11 Nm
Hose to front caliper 10-14 Nm
Hose union to rear caliper - union bolt 30-40 Nm
M10 hose locknut 15-20 Nm
M10 brake tube female-nut 13-17 Nm
M10 brake tube male-nut 13-17 Nm
M12 brake tube male-nut 15-20 Nm
M18 brake tube male-nut 22-28 Nm
Brake tube clip retention-bracket to body 4-6 Nm