Rear Brake Hose Replacement 8 1/2 and 9 1/2 Inch Ring Gear

Important: Clean dirt, grease, and other foreign material from the hose fittings on both ends of the brake hose before servicing brake components.

1. Disconnect the rear brake pipe from the brake hose.
2. Remove the retaining nut and retaining clip from the front of the rear brake hose.



3. Disconnect the rear brake pipes on the rear axle from the brake hose.
4. Remove the retaining bolt of the rear brake hose from the rear axle.
5. Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the rear brake hose to the vehicle.

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. Connect the rear brake pipes on the axle to the brake hose.

Tighten
Tighten the rear brake pipes to the brake hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

3. Install the retaining bolt of the rear brake hose to the rear axle.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolt of the rear brake hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).





Important: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension components.

4. Install the retaining nut and retaining clip to the front of the rear brake hose.
5. Connect the rear brake pipe to the brake hose.
6. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

Rear Brake Hose Replacement 10 1/2 Inch Ring Gear

Important: Clean dirt, grease, and other foreign material from the hose fittings on both ends of the brake hose before servicing brake components.

1. Disconnect the frame mounted rear brake pipe from the brake hose.
2. Disconnect the rear brake hose from the rear brake hose bracket by removing the retainer.



3. Disconnect the rear brake pipes on the rear axle from the brake hose.



4. Remove the bolt that retains the rear brake hose to the bracket on the rear axle.
5. Remove the rear brake hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the rear brake hose to the vehicle.

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 bolt that retains the rear brake hose to the bracket on the rear axle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt that retains the rear brake hose to the bracket to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

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.




3. Connect the rear brake pipes on the rear axle to the rear brake hose.

Tighten
Tighten the rear brake pipes to the rear brake hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).





Important: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension components.

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.

4. Install the rear brake hose to the frame mounted rear brake hose bracket with the retainer.

Tighten
Tighten the retainer to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

5. Connect the frame mounted rear brake pipe to the rear brake hose with the existing nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut that retains the frame mounted rear brake pipe to the rear brake hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

6. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .