Autotech 10.611.208K-212K Autotech Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Manual (Page 2)

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5. Insert the female end of the Autotech brake line through the bracket on the inner fender.
Place the spring clip over the hose end, and thread the spinning male hard line fitting into
the hose end. Using a wrench on both fittings, tighten to 11 ft. lbs.
6. For the rear of the vehicle, it may be necessary to loosen the bolts mounting the rear axle
beam and lower it away from the body (with a floor jack as support) in order to gain access
to the "middle" brake hoses.
7. For the middle hoses, all cars will re-use the original retaining clips, even if the new Autotech
hoses use ends that look a little different than your original ones. Refer to your repair
manual for the correct tightening torques on the axle beam bolts if you removed them.
This new end design replaces the grooved female ends
found on A3 cars. The stock A3 clips are used.
8. The rear-most hoses for cars with disc brakes install using original retaining clips. Start by
threading the male end into the caliper and tightening to 11 ft. lbs. Then insert the female
end through the factory bracket, and thread the male hard line into the hose, being sure
to install the retaining clip in between. Tighten this also to 11 ft. lbs.
9. Flush your braking system thoroughly to get rid of any possible sediment. Install new, high
quality fluid, such as our Lucas DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid, into the system and bleed all four
corners of the car, furthest away form the master cylinder first, until all air is out of the
circuit. See your repair manual for bleeding instructions.
10. Go over all hose locations once again to inspect for possible hose rubbing and re-check to
make sure all fittings are secure.
11. Place the vehicle back on the ground and test the vehicle a low speed to make sure the
system is operating safely and properly.
WARNING!
Do not allow braided brake hoses to kink or bend around an abnormally tight radius.
Damage to the Teflon® liner may occur, causing brake system failure, resulting in seri-
ous injury or death. When servicing brakes, do not allow calipers to hang from hoses!
Use a cord, wire, or other secure method of hanging the caliper so that brake hose is
not loaded.