Front Brake Hose Replacement

Front Brake Hose Replacement

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

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose.
Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




4. Remove the brake hose bolt (1) securing the brake hose bracket to the wheelhouse.




5. Release the wheel speed sensor harness retaining clips (1) and release the harness.




6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (1).




7. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1) from the brake hose and the caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose (2) from the caliper.

Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

9. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (3).
10. Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake hose.

Note: Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.

2. Install new brake hose fitting gaskets (3).
3. Install the brake hose (2) to the caliper.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the brake hose fitting bolt (1) to the brake hose and the caliper.

Tighten the bolt to 52 Nm (38 lb ft).




5. Install the brake hose bracket bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




6. Install the wheel speed sensor harness and secure the retaining clips (1).




7. Install the brake hose bolt (1) securing the brake hose bracket to the wheelhouse.

Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




8. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the brake hose.

Tighten the fitting to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).

9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair).
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
11. Lower the vehicle.