Front Brake Hose Replacement

Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution).




1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and the brake pipes.
4. Using a backup wrench on the brake pipe fitting, disconnect the brake pipe from the brake hose.

Note: Install a plug or cap in the brake pipe fitting in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

5. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose at the frame.





Note: Inspect the condition of the retaining clip. If the retaining clip is flattened or damaged, discard and replace with new.

6. Remove the front brake hose retaining clip at the frame.




7. Remove the bolt and gaskets from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
9. Remove the copper gaskets from the brake hose bolt. These gaskets may stick to the brake caliper or the brake hose bolt.

Installation Procedure





Note: DO NOT reuse the old copper gaskets. Always use NEW metal copper gaskets.

1. Install the copper gaskets on the brake hose.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (32 lb ft).
3. Remove the plug or cap from the exposed brake pipe fitting.
4. Install the brake hose to the brake pipe.

Note: Ensure that the brake hose is not twisted and does not come in contact with any of the suspension components.

5. Using a backup wrench on the brake pipe fitting, tighten the brake hose fitting to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).





Note: Ensure that the retaining clip is properly seated.

6. Install the new brake pipe retaining clip.
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair).




8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).