Front

Brake Hose Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end and brake pipe fitting.

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





4. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end (2), disconnect the brake pipe fitting end (1) from the brake hose (2), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the brake hose mounting bracket.





6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the upper control arm.
7. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.





8. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
9. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.

Installation Procedure

Important: Install 2 New copper brake hose gaskets.

1. Assemble the 2 New copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt-front, and 2 New washers to the brake caliper.
Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

Important: The brake hose must not be twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension component.





3. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the steering knuckle.
Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
4. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm.
Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. Install the brake hose into the brake hose bracket.





6. Install the brake hose retaining clip (3).
7. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting end.
8. Connect the brake pipe fitting end (1) to the brake hose (2):
^ Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end (2).
^ Do not bend the mounting bracket or the brake pipe.
Tighten the brake pipe fitting end (1) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

Important: Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. Check the brake hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the brake hose makes contact remove the brake hose and correct the condition.

11. Lower the vehicle.