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Brake Hose Replacement - Front

Brake Hose Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure
1. Siphon brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
4. Clean any dirt and foreign material from the hose and fittings.
5. Remove the front brake hose from the front brake pipe.
6. Remove the following from the front strut:
^ The upper hose clip
^ The lower hose clip
^ The front brake hose.
7. Remove the following from the brake caliper:
^ The brake hose bolt
^ The 2 seal washers
^ The brake hose

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the brake hose and the 2 seal washers to the brake caliper. Secure with the brake hose bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the following to the front strut:
^ The front brake hose.
^ The lower hose clip
^ The upper hose clip
3. Install the front brake hose to the front brake pipe.
4. Bleed the brake system.
5. Install the front tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.