Brake Hose Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Clean all of the dirt and foreign material from the hose and fittings.
4. Remove the E-clip (4) and the hose (2) from the strut-mounted brake hose bracket.
5. Remove the brake hose (2) at the brake pipe (1) and the caliper (3) by removing the union bolt.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the brake hose (2) at the brake pipe (1) and the caliper (3). Secure the brake hose (2) with a fitting nut and a bolt at the caliper (3).
- Tighten the brake pipe fitting nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the caliper union bolt to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the brake hose (2) to the strut-mounted bracket. Secure the brake hose with an E-clip.
3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Flush and bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Flushing.