Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair

Brake Hose Replacement

NOTE:
^ Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles.
^ Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
^ To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent material.

Removal - Front

1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the wheel sensor harness clip (B) from the brake hose mounting bracket A. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.





3. Disconnect the brake line (A) from the brake hose joint (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).





4. Remove the brake hose mounting bracket A from the body.





5. Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the brake hose (B) from the caliper.





6. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (C), then remove the brake hose.

Installation - Front

1. Install the brake hose (A) with the mounting bolt (B).





2. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).
3. Install the brake hose mounting bracket A on the body. Do not twist the brake hose.





4. Connect the brake line (A) to the brake hose joint (B).





5. Install the wheel sensor harness clip (B) on the brake hose mounting bracket A.





6. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system.
7. Do the following checks:

^ Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
^ Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

8. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.

Removal - Rear

1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).





3. Remove and discard the brake hose clips (A) from the brake hose (B).





4. Remove the brake hose from the brake hose bracket (C).

Installation - Rear

1. Insert the brake hose (A) through the brake hose bracket (B).





2. Connect the brake line (A) to the brake hose (B) loosely.





3. Install the new brake hose clips (C) on the brake hose.
4. Tighten the 10 mm flare nut (D) to the specified torque values.
5. Do the following checks:

^ Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
^ Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.