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.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.




Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

4. Use 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.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the upper control arm.
7. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the steering knuckle.



8. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
9. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
10. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.

Important: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.

1. Assemble the 2 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.

2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

Important: The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with any suspension component.

3. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket.



4. Install the brake hose bolt and the bracket to the steering knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

5. Install the brake hose bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

6. Install the brake hose retaining clip.
7. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
8. 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 bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the wheel. Check the hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
12. Lower the vehicle.