FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Replacing Front Left or Right Brake Hoses



Caution: After assembly, bleed brake.





Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from escaping from the expansion tank when the brake lines are opened.





Disconnect brake hose from pipe.

Caution: Brace brake hose on square head to ensure that the adapter cannot rotate in the retaining bracket.

Unfasten brake hose from brake caliper.
Installation: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.
Brake hose couplings (Thread M10X1) 17-19 Nm
Brake hose couplings (Thread M12x1) 17-19 Nm






Caution: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.