Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and the brake pipes.
- Using a backup wrench on the brake pipe fitting, disconnect the brake pipe from the brake hose.
Important: Install a plug or cap in the brake pipe fitting in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose at the frame.
Important: Inspect the condition of the retaining clip. If the retaining clip is flattened or damaged, discard and replace with new.
- Remove the front brake hose retaining clip at the frame.
- Remove the bolt and gaskets from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
- Remove the copper gaskets from the brake hose bolt. These gaskets may stick to the brake caliper or the brake hose bolt.
Installation Procedure
Important: DO NOT reuse the old copper gaskets. Always use NEW metal copper gaskets.
- Install the copper gaskets on the brake hose.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose bolt to 40 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Remove the plug or cap from the exposed brake pipe fitting.
- Install the brake hose to the brake pipe.
Important: Ensure that the brake hose is not twisted and does not come in contact with any of the suspension components.
- Using a backup wrench on the brake pipe fitting, tighten the brake hose fitting.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose fitting to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
Important: Ensure that the retaining clip is properly seated.
- Install the new brake pipe retaining clip.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.