Front Brake Hose Replacement

Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end and brake pipe fitting.





Note:
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, disconnect the brake pipe fitting end from the brake hose then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.

5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip 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





Note:
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.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper and tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb ft).





Note:
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 and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

4. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

5. Install the brake hose into the brake hose bracket.

6. Install the brake hose retaining clip.

7. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting end.

8. Connect the brake pipe fitting end to the brake hose:

* Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end.

* Do not bend the mounting bracket or the brake pipe and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual).

10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

Note:
Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. Inspect 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.