Brake Hose Replacement - Front

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle and support.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and fittings.





4. Remove the brake pipe or crossover pipe from the brake hose.





5. Remove the retainer from the brake hose at the bracket.
6. Remove the brake hose from the bracket.





7. Remove the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt, brake hose and two copper gaskets from the brake caliper.
8. Discard the copper gaskets.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Always replace both copper brake hose gaskets. Failure to follow these instructions could result in brake fluid leakage.





1. Install the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt, brake hose and two NEW copper gaskets to the brake caliper.

Tighten the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

2. Install the brake hose to the bracket.





3. Install the retainer onto the brake hose fitting at the bracket.





4. Install the brake or crossover pipe to the brake hose.

Tighten the brake pipe or crossover pipe nut to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Bleed the brakes.