Brake Hose and Line Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.
- Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leaks. Also check for bent brake lines.
- Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
- Check the master cylinder and the ABS or VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leaks.COMPONENT SPECIFICATION
Connection Point Component Connected to Specified Torque Note A Front brake caliper Brake hose 34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft) Banjo bolt Bleed screw 8.5 N.m (0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft) B Rear wheel cylinder Brake line 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft) Flare nut Bleed screw 7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 lbf.ft) C Brake hose Brake line 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft) Flare nut D Master cylinder Brake line 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft) Flare nut E ABS or VSA modulator-control unit Brake line (10 mm nut) 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft) Flare nut Brake line (12 mm nut) 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)