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.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fitting.

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

4. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.

Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.

5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the hose from the bracket.



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

Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (4).

1. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (4), and the brake hose bolt (1) to the brake hose (2).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt (1) to the brake caliper.

Tighten
Tighten the brake hose to brake caliper bolt to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

3. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket.

There should not be any kinks in the hose.

Align the hose fitting with the notch in the bracket. Use the hose paint stripe as a visual aid.

4. Install the retainer onto the hose fitting at the bracket.
5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
6. Connect the brake pipe fitting to the brake hose:

•	Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.

•	Do not bend the bracket or pipe.

Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. 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.
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
10. Lower the vehicle.