Brake fluid pipes and hoses - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 To remove a flexible hose, always free it
from any mounting bracket(s) first by prising
out the U-shaped retaining clip, and then
using two close-fitting spanners to disconnect
the hose-to-rigid pipe union (see illustration).
26.1 Flexible hose-to-rigid pipe union. U-shaped retaining clip arrowed
2 Once disconnected from the rigid pipe, the flexible hose may be unscrewed from the caliper or wheel cylinder union, as applicable.
Refitting
3 When reconnecting pipe or hose fittings,
note that the seal is made at the swaged end
of the pipe, so do not continue to tighten a
union if it is tight, yet still stands proud of the
surface into which it is screwed.
4 A flexible hose must never be installed twisted, but a slight “set” is permissible to give it clearance from adjacent components.
This can be achieved by turning the hose slightly before fitting the U-shaped retaining clip to the mounting bracket.
5 Rigid pipelines can be made to pattern by motor factors supplying brake components.
See also:
Engine - refitting (manual gearbox in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure described in
paragraphs 1 to 40, Section 5, noting the
following points.
2 Before attempting to refit the engine, check
that the clutch friction disc is centralised.
3 Che ...
Vehicle loading
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:
Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard
equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include oc ...
Specifications
General
System type:
1.1 litre OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.1 litre CVH engines up to 1986 . . . . . ...
