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Front Brake Hose Replacement J56


Object Number: 1672583 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Rotate the front hub to gain access to the brake hose.

1

Retaining Clip

2

Fitting

Tip

    • It maybe necessary to apply a small amount of penetrating oil to the fitting prior to removing the fitting.
    • Cap or plug the brake pipe to prevent contamination to the brake system and fluid leaks.

Tighten
18 N·m (13 lb ft)

3

Bolt

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

4

Washer (Qty: 2)

Tip

    • Cap or plug the brake caliper to prevent contamination to the brake caliper and fluid leakage.
    • DO NOT reuse the washers, replace with new.
    • Check and make sure that one or both of the washers are not stuck to the brake hose, caliper or the bolt.

5

Brake Hose

Tip
Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

Front Brake Hose Replacement JL9-J55


Object Number: 1672692 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Move the brake rotor and caliper assembly to gain to the brake hose.

1

Retaining Clip

2

Fitting

Tip

    • It may be necessary to apply a small amount of penetrating oil to the fitting prior to removing the fitting.
    • Cap or plug the brake pipe to prevent contamination of the brake system and fluid leaks.

Tighten
18 N·m (13 lb ft)

3

Bolt

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

4

Washers (Qty: 2)

Tip

    • Cap or plug the brake caliper to prevent contamination to the brake caliper and fluid leakage.
    • DO NOT reuse the washers, replace with new.
    • Check and make sure that one or both of the washers are not stuck to the brake hose, caliper or the bolt.
    • Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

5

Brake Hose