Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Caliper)

Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Caliper)

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and brake pipe fitting.
4. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting (2), disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose. Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the hose from the mounting bracket.





7. Remove the brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose (3) from the brake caliper.
9. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (2). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
10. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose (3) to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

Installation Procedure





1. Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose.

2. Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2).

Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2), and the brake hose bolt (1), to the brake hose (3).

3. Notice: Install the brake hose-to-brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper.

^ Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the brake hose to the brake hose mounting bracket. Align the hose fitting with the notch in the bracket.
5. Install the hose retaining clip (3) onto the hose fitting at the hose bracket.
6. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, connect the brake pipe fitting at the rear brake hose.
^ Tighten the fitting to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
10. Lower the vehicle.