Rear Brake Hose Replacement Jounce
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support
the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- 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 ends
in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fittings
from the junction block, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting ends.
Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.
- Disconnect the brake pipe fitting.
- Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
- Remove the junction block bolt.
- Remove the rear flex hose.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear brake
hose.
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 junction
block bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose retaining clip.
- Connect the brake pipe fitting to brake flex hose.
Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Loosely connect the rear brake pipe fittings to the junction block.
Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 17 N·m (13 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
.
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
Rear Brake Hose Replacement Caliper
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the
vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- 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 ends
in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Place 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.
- Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
- Remove the rear brake hose bolt and gaskets from the 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.
- Remove the rear flex hose.
- Remove the brake hose mounting bolt and the compression washers
at the caliper.
- Remove the brake hose.
Installation Procedure
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets
- Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake hose bolt
to the brake hose.
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 front brake hose to the brake caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
Important: The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with
any suspension component.
- With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake
hose into the bracket.
- Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting
end.
- Connect the brake pipe.
- Install the brake hose retaining clip.
- Connect the brake pipe fitting nut to the brake hose.
• | Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting. |
• | Do not bend the bracket or the pipe. |
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 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
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.