Brake Hose Replacement - Front (Dual Piston Caliper)
Brake Hose Replacement - Front (Dual Piston Caliper)Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean all dirt and other foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fitting.
4. Using a backup wrench on the brake pipe fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose fitting.
5. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting at the frame.
6. Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
7. Remove the brake pipe retainer.
8. Remove the brake hose retainer nut and bolt from the upper control arm.
9. Remove the front brake hose bolt and gaskets from the caliper.
10. Remove the front brake hose.
11. Remove the metal gaskets from the brake hose bolt. The metal gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
Installation Procedure
Important: DO NOT reuse the old metal gaskets (copper), replace them with NEW metal (copper) gaskets.
1. Install the metal gaskets (copper) on the brake hose bolt.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: The brake hose must not be twisted. Ensure that the brake hose is not in contact with any of the suspension components.
2. Install the front brake hose to brake caliper.
Tighten the front brake hose bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting.
4. Install the brake hose to the brake pipe.
5. Using a backup wrench, tighten the brake hose and the brake pipe fitting.
Tighten brake hose fitting to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the brake hose retaining bracket to the upper control arm.
7. Install the brake hose retaining bracket bolt and nut.
Tighten brake hose retaining bracket nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the brake hose retaining clip at the frame.
9. Bleed the hydraulic system.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.