Front Brake Hose Replacement

Front Brake Hose Replacement
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


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

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the brake hose bolt from the frame.





Note: Install a rubber cap or plug the exposed brake pipe fitting ends will prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

2. Install a rubber cap or plug on the brake pipe fitting.




3. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper assembly.
4. Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.

Note: The metal gaskets may be stuck to either the brake caliper or the brake hose end. Ensure that these gaskets are removed from the brake hose end and the brake caliper.

5. Remove and discard the copper gaskets.

Installation Procedure





Note: DO NOT reuse the old copper gaskets. Use only NEW copper gaskets.

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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the brake hose assembly to the caliper. Tighten the fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).




4. Install the brake hose bolt to the frame and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).




5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting.




6. Install the brake pipe to the brake hose. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).




7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling).
8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual))Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)).
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).