Rear Brake Hose Replacement

Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (Brake Fluid Irritant Caution) .

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (Vehicle Damage Warnings) .



Removal Procedure

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 and the brake pipe fittings.





Important: Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.


4. Remove the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose.




5. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the brake hose retainer from the brake hose.
6. Remove the brake hose from the brake hose bracket.




7. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
9. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
10. Plug the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.



Installation Procedure

1. Remove the plug from the inlet port of the brake caliper, if necessary.





Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.


2. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the brake hose bolt to the brake caliper.

* Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) (JL9).
* Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft) (J55).







Notice: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.

4. Install the brake hose to the brake hose bracket.
5. Install the brake hose retainer to the brake hose.




6. Remove the cap from the brake pipe fitting end.
7. Install the brake pipe fitting to the brake hose.

Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).


Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Air in the brake system can cause the loss of brakes with possible personal injury.

8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair) .
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
10. Lower the vehicle.