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.
Removal Procedure
- Remove the brake hose retaining bolt from the
frame.
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug the exposed brake pipe fitting ends will prevent
brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Install a rubber cap or plug on the brake pipe fitting.
- Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper
assembly.
- Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.
Important: The metal gaskets may be stuck to either the brake caliper or the brake hose
end. Ensure that these gaskets are removed from the brake hose end and the brake
caliper.
- Remove and discard the copper gaskets.
Installation Procedure
Important: DO NOT reuse the old copper gaskets. Use only NEW copper gaskets.
- Install the NEW copper gaskets to the brake hose and bolt.
- Install the brake hose bolt to the brake caliper.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the brake hose to brake caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose bolt to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose retaining bolt to the
frame.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose bolt to 20 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake
pipe fitting.
- Install the brake pipe to the brake hose.
Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 20 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer
to
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Install the front tires and wheels assembly. Refer
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
to
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in
General Information.