Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (to Brake Caliper)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the wheel and the tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
2. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the hose and fitting (4).
3. Remove the rear brake hose (2) from the rear brake pipe (3).
^ Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting (2).
^ Do not bend the rear brake hose bracket or the rear brake pipe (3).
4. Remove the rear brake hose retainer (1) from the brake hose bracket and the rear brake hose (2).
5. Remove the following components from the rear brake caliper (5):
^ The brake hose fitting bolt (4)
^ Two brake hose fitting gaskets.
Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.
^ The rear brake hose (2)

Installation Procedure





1. Lubricate the bolt fitting threads. Use clean brake fluid.
2. Install the following components to the rear brake caliper (5):
^ The brake hose fitting (4)
^ Two new brake hose fitting gaskets
^ The rear brake hose (2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Ensure that the hose fitting flange engages the caliper orientation ledge.
^ Tighten the rear brake hose fitting (4) to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the rear brake hose retainer (1) to the brake hose bracket and the brake hose (2).
5. Install the rear brake hose (2) to the rear brake pipe (3).
^ Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting (2).
^ Do not bend the brake hose bracket or the brake pipe (3).
^ Tighten the rear brake pipe (3) to the brake hose (2) to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual Bleeding) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure Bleeding).
7. Install the wheel and the tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.