Front

Brake Hose Replacement- Front

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.
Brake Fluid Irritant Caution


Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice.
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice


1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Vehicle Lifting

2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fittings.

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.







4. Disconnect the front brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose (2), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the front brake hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the brake hose from the bracket.







7. Remove the front brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper (4).
8. Remove the brake hose from the caliper.
9. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (2). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.



Installation Procedure

Important: Install the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2).







1. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2) and the brake hose bolt (1) to the brake hose (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice


2. Install the front brake hose bolt (1) the copper gaskets (2) and the brake hose (3) to the caliper (4).
- Tighten the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).







3. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
4. Position the brake hose (2) into the mounting bracket and install the retaining clip (3).
5. Connect the front brake pipe (1) to the front brake hose (2).
- Tighten the front brake pipe fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

6. Visually inspect that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hoses in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Vehicle Lifting