SB-06-0402: Alignment of Brake Hoses

Applies to

DB9 (2004-2016), DBS (2007-2012), Vanquish (2012-2018), V12 Vantage (2009-2018), Rapide (2010-2012), Virage (2011-2012), One-77 (2010-2012), V12 Zagato (2012-2013), Lagonda Taraf (2015-2016), Rapide S (2013-2018), V12 Vantage S Coupé (2013-2018), V12 Vantage S Roadster (2014-2018).

Rapide S (2013-2018): The scanned factory header explicitly includes Rapide (including Rapide S), V12 Vantage (including V12 Vantage S), One 77, Zagato and Lagonda Taraf, with all vehicles in the VIN field. The 2015 Zagato reference identifies V12 Zagato; it does not establish applicability to the later Vanquish Zagato. Use the actual brake-hose procedure for the exact vehicle.
V12 Vantage S Coupé (2013-2018): The scanned factory header explicitly includes Rapide (including Rapide S), V12 Vantage (including V12 Vantage S), One 77, Zagato and Lagonda Taraf, with all vehicles in the VIN field. The 2015 Zagato reference identifies V12 Zagato; it does not establish applicability to the later Vanquish Zagato. Use the actual brake-hose procedure for the exact vehicle.
V12 Vantage S Roadster (2014-2018): The scanned factory header explicitly includes Rapide (including Rapide S), V12 Vantage (including V12 Vantage S), One 77, Zagato and Lagonda Taraf, with all vehicles in the VIN field. The 2015 Zagato reference identifies V12 Zagato; it does not establish applicability to the later Vanquish Zagato. Use the actual brake-hose procedure for the exact vehicle.

Variants: DB9, DBS, Virage, DB9 (13MY), Vanquish, Rapide (including Rapide S), V12 Vantage (including V12 Vantage S), One 77, Zagato and Lagonda Taraf.

VIN applicability: Confirm the VIN, model variant and applicable procedure with Aston Martin; a catalogue model link does not mean every vehicle is affected.

Years beside model names identify production generations, not confirmed affected years. For a specific car, confirm the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised specialist. Do not assume every vehicle in the model family is affected.

Issue and owner context

Aston martin virage, vanquish, rapide, rapide s, vantage v12, one 77, zagato and lagonda taraf: service information regarding the correct alignment tool not being used during repair when brake hoses have been removed and installed during service. this can cause kinks and twist& damage to the brake hose. *lj

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The original document below contains the factory procedure. Confirm the model variant and VIN before arranging work.

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Sources and evidence

Confirmed factory information

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Factory model field: DB9, DBS, Virage, DB9 (13MY), Vanquish, Rapide (including Rapide S), V12 Vantage (including V12 Vantage S), One 77, Zagato and Lagonda Taraf. Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.

The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. Catalogue years identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.

Applicability review (2026-10-07): The scanned factory header explicitly includes Rapide (including Rapide S), V12 Vantage (including V12 Vantage S), One 77, Zagato and Lagonda Taraf, with all vehicles in the VIN field. The 2015 Zagato reference identifies V12 Zagato; it does not establish applicability to the later Vanquish Zagato. Use the actual brake-hose procedure for the exact vehicle.

Aston Martin: SB-06-0402, Alignment of Brake Hoses.
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