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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002INSIGHT STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESMECHANICAL - HYDRAULICCONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTSBRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION

2002 Honda Insight Standard

Brake Hose and Line Inspection

2002 Honda Insight StandardSECTION Brake Hose and Line Inspection

Inspect the brake hoses, for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.
Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.
Check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.

Check the master cylinder and the ABS modulator-control unit for damage and leaks.

Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.

CONNECTION POINT AND COMPONENT CONNECTED TO SPECIFIED TORQUE VALUE

Connection Point	Component	Connected to	Specified Torque Value	Note
A	Front brake caliper	Brake hose	34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)	Banjo bolt
A	Front brake caliper	Bleed screw	9 N.m (0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft)
B	Rear wheel cylinder	Brake line	34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)	Flare nut
B	Rear wheel cylinder	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	15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)	Flare nut
E	ABS modulator-control unit	Brake line	15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)	Flare nut
F	Proportioning control valve	Brake line	15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)	Flare nut
G	Brake fluid pressure sensor (2005-2006 M/T model) or creep aid solenoid valve (CVT model)	Brake line	15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)	Flare nut

Fig 1: Checking Master Cylinder And ABS Modulator-Control Unit

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.