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. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting (2) from the brake hose (3), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (1).



6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket from the upper control arm.



7. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
9. 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: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

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




4. Install the brake hose retaining clip (1).
5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
6. Connect the brake pipe (2) to the brake hose (3).

•	Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.

•	Do not bend the bracket or the pipe.

Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe nut to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. 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.
10. Lower the vehicle.