Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and the brake pipe fittings.
Note: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose (3).
- Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the brake hose retainer (4) from the brake hose (3).
- Remove the brake hose (3) from the brake hose bracket (2).
- Remove the brake hose bolt (4) from the brake caliper (2).
- Remove the brake hose (5) from the brake caliper (2).
- Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
- Install a rubber plug into the brake hose bolt hole of the brake caliper in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the rubber plug from the brake hose bolt hole of the brake caliper.
Note: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3).
- Assemble the brake hose bolt (4) and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3) to the brake hose (5).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the brake hose bolt (4) to the brake caliper (2) and tighten to
54 N·m (40 lb ft)
.
Caution: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.
Note: Use the stripe on the brake hose in order to align the brake hose with the notch in the brake hose bracket.
- Install the brake hose (3) to the brake hose bracket (2).
- Install the brake hose retainer (4) to the brake hose (3).
- Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
- Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the brake hose (3) and tighten to
21 N·m (15 lb ft)
.
Warning: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Air in the brake system can cause the loss of brakes with possible personal injury.
- Bleed the brake caliper at the brake caliper bleeder screw. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
- Install tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.