Front

Brake Flexible Hose

Material:

Removal and Installation

Disc Brake System - Exploded View:

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

Hybrid vehicles

1. NOTE: The following steps must be followed to prevent the accumulator from charging and pressurizing the brake system.

Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the battery junction box (BJB) fuses 9 (50A) and 18 (50A).

All vehicles
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
4. Remove and discard the brake flexible hose retaining clip.
5. Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the brake flexible hose.
^ To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
6. Detach the brake flexible hose from the strut bracket.
7. Disconnect the brake flexible hose from the caliper.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new retaining clip.
^ For Hybrid vehicles, bleed the brake system.
^ For non-Hybrid vehicles, bleed the brake caliper.