Brake Pipe Replacement

Brake Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. If necessary, raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. If necessary, remove the tire and wheel assembly.





3. Clean the brake pipe (1) and the fittings (2).

4. Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.

Loosen the brake pipe fittings.
5. If necessary, remove the brake pipe retainers (3).
6. If necessary, remove the brake pipe from the brackets.
7. Remove the brake pipe from the vehicle.
8. Install caps or plugs to the brake pipes on the vehicle in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Installation Procedure
1. Remove the caps or the plugs from the brake pipes.





2. Important: Consult the parts catalog for the brake pipe routing illustrations and the part numbers.

Install the brake pipe (1) and the fittings (2).
3. Install the brake pipe to the brackets as necessary.
4. Install the brake pipe retainers (3) as necessary.
5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
6. If you removed a tire and wheel assembly, install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. If you raised the vehicle, lower the vehicle.
8. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks. Repair as necessary.