Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Caliper)

Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Caliper)
Removal Procedure

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.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.





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

Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting end (1), disconnect the brake pipe fitting (2) from the brake hose (1), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the brake hose (1) from the mounting bracket.





7. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
9. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.

Installation Procedure





1. Important: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.

Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper.
^ Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





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

Install the brake hose (1) into the brake hose bracket.
4. Install the brake hose retaining clip (3).
5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
6. Connect the brake pipe fitting nut (2) to the brake hose (1):
^ Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting (1).
^ Do not bend the bracket or the pipe.
^ Tighten the brake pipe fitting end (2) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the wheel. If the hose makes contact remove the hose and correct the condition.
10. Lower the vehicle.