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Brake Hose Replacement - Front




Brake Hose Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair in General Information.
2. Remove the retainer.
3. Disconnect the brake pipe line from the brake hose support bracket on the wheel housing on each side of the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the brake hose from the C bracket on the steering knuckle shaft.
5. Remove the bolt from the brake caliper.
6. Remove the seal rings and the disc brake hose.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the new disc brake hose to the caliper with new seal rings and the bolt.

Tighten the front disc brake hose-to-caliper bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).

2. Slide the brake hose on the steering knuckle shaft C bracket.




3. Connect the brake pipe line to the brake hose on the wheel housing bracket on each side of the vehicle.

Tighten the brake line to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (ABS) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (ABS).
6. Inspect the brake system for leaks.