Brake Hose Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.





3. Remove the brake lining sensor clip (1) from the front brake hose (2).





4. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting to remove the front brake caliper pipe (1) from the front brake hose (3). Ensure not to bend the bracket or to bend the brake pipe.
5. Remove the brake pipe retainer (2) from the front brake hose (3).
6. Remove the front brake hose from the mounting bracket.
7. Remove the retaining clip from the front brake hose at the strut.
8. Remove the front brake hose from the strut guide.





9. Clean any dirt and/or foreign material from the hose and fitting. Remove the front brake hose bolt (3) from the front brake caliper.
10. Remove the front brake hose (1) with the seals (2) from the front brake caliper.
11. Discard the seals.

Installation Procedure
1. Use brake fluid to lubricate the front brake hose bolt threads.





2. Install the front brake hose (1) and the NEW seals (2) to the front brake caliper. Ensure the front brake hose fitting flange engages the front brake caliper orientation ledge.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the front brake hose (3) bolt to the caliper.
^ Tighten the front brake hose bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the front brake hose to the strut guide.
5. Install the retaining clip to the front brake hose at the strut guide.
6. Install the brake hose to the mounting bracket.





7. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting to install the brake pipe retainer (2) to the front brake hose (3).
^ Tighten the brake caliper pipe (1) to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the brake lining wear sensor clip (1) to the front brake hose (2).
9. Ensure the hose does not contact any part of the suspension. Inspect hose clearance in the extreme right and the extreme left turn conditions.
10. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
12. Lower the vehicle.