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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end and brake pipe fitting.

  4. Object Number: 1202574  Size: SH

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

  5. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end, disconnect the brake pipe fitting end from the brake hose then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
  6. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the brake hose mounting bracket.
  7. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the upper control arm.
  8. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.

  9. Object Number: 1202627  Size: SH
  10. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
  11. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1202627  Size: SH

    Note: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.

  1. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper and tighten to  44 N·m (32 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1202574  Size: SH

    Note: The brake hose must not be twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension component.

  5. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the steering knuckle and tighten to  10 N·m (89 lb in).
  6. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm and tighten to  10 N·m (89 lb in).
  7. Install the brake hose into the brake hose bracket.
  8. Install the brake hose retaining clip.
  9. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting end.
  10. Connect the brake pipe fitting end to the brake hose:
  11. • Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end.
    • Do not bend the mounting bracket or the brake pipe and tighten to  25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  12. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  14. Note: Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. Inspect the brake hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the brake hose makes contact remove the brake hose and correct the condition.

  15. Lower the vehicle.