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For 1990-2009 cars only

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

Removal Procedure

    Note: Clean the dirt, the grease and the foreign particles from the hose fittings at both ends before removing the master cylinder hose.


    Object Number: 1509778  Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolts and the washers.
  2. Remove the hose fittings from the caliper.
  3. Remove the nut and washer.
  4. Remove the brake pipe frame mounting bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1509782  Size: SH
  6. Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1509782  Size: SH
  1. Install the washer and the nut.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the front brake hose nut to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

  3. Install the brake pipe mounting bracket.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1509778  Size: SH

    Note: Ensure that the hose is not twisted.

  5. Install the hose fitting to the caliper.
  6. Install the washers and the bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  8. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.