Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose .
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1) from the brake hose and the calliper.
- Remove the brake hose (2) from the calliper.
Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
- Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (3).
- Remove the brake hose.
Installation Procedure
- Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) to the brake hose (2) with new brake hose fitting gaskets (3).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the brake hose assembly to the calliper and tighten the fitting bolt to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the brake hose bracket bolt (1) at the wheelhouse and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the brake hose and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding : Manual → Pressure .
- Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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