Rear

Brake Hose Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose(s) and brake pipe fitting(s).

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

3. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.
4. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





5. Disconnect the rear brake pipes from the junction block on the rear axle and cap or plug the brake pipe fitting ends.
6. Remove the junction block retaining bolt from the rear axle.
7. Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear brake hose to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the junction block retaining bolt to the rear axle.
Tighten the junction block retaining bolt to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3. Uncap or unplug the rear brake pipes and connect the pipes to the junction block on the axle.
Tighten the rear brake pipes to the brake hose to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

Important: The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with any suspension component.





4. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket.
5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
6. Connect the brake pipe fitting nut to the brake hose:
^ Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
^ Do not bend the bracket or the pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the rear brake pipes to the brake hose to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.