Removal Procedure
- Siphon brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Clean any dirt and foreign material from the hose and fittings.
- Remove the front brake hose from the front brake pipe.
- Remove the following from the front strut:
| • | The front brake hose retaining bracket |
| • | The front brake hose retaining bracket bolt |
- Remove the following from the brake caliper:
Installation Procedure
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.
- Install the brake
hose and the 2 seal washers to the brake caliper. Secure with the brake
hose bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (17 lb in).
- Install the following to the front strut:
| • | The front brake hose retaining bracket |
| • | The front brake hose retaining bracket bolt |
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Install the front brake hose to the front brake pipe.
- Bleed the brake system.
Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
