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Front Brake Hose Replacement




Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.


Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.

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

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. Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the front brake hose.
4. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




5. Remove the brake hose retainer (1).




6. Release the brake hose grommet (1) from the strut bracket.




7. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
8. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3).
9. Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure




1. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




3. Install the brake hose grommet (1) to the strut bracket.




4. Install the brake hose to the wheelhouse bracket and install the retainer (1).




5. Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the front brake hose and tighten the fitting to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

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