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.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and brake pipe fitting.
- Use a flare nut wrench on the brake pipe fitting (1) and a backup wrench on the brake hose (3) as shown.
- Remove the brake hose retainer (2).
- Remove the rear brake hose banjo bolt from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
- Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
- Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
Installation Procedure
Note: Install the NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
- Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install 2 new copper gaskets, the brake hose and the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten the bolt to
50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end.
- Install the brake hose to the brake hose body bracket.
- Install the brake hose retainer (2) over the anti-rotation tabs of the brake hose (3).
- Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the brake hose (3).
- Use a backup wrench on the brake hose (3) and tighten the brake pipe fitting to
20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
- 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.