Brake Pipes: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Brake lines should not be bent or flexed after installation.
- Blow inside of NEW brake pipe clean with compressed air.
- Position the brake line, remove the plastic plugs and tighten the connecting nuts. Tighten brake pipe nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Bleed the brake system. See BRAKE SYSTEM under BLEEDING.
- Check all the brake pipe connections for leakage.