Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
^ Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
^ Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
^ Use only clean DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
^ Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
^ Do not mix different brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the car; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

1. Replace the brake hose if the hose is twisted, cracked or if it leaks.

Disconnecting The Brake Hose From The Brake Pipe:

2. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake pipe using a 10 mm flare nut wrench.
3. Remove and discard the brake hose clip from the brake hose.
4. Remove the banjo bolt and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.

Brake Hose Removal:

5. Remove the brake hose clamp bolts and the brake hose.
6. Install a new brake hose with the brake hose clamp bolts.
7. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt and new sealing washers.
8. Install a new brake hose clip on the brake hose.

Brake Hose Installation:

9. Connect the brake hose to the brake pipe.
10. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system, refer to Brakes and Traction Control/Brakes/Service and Repair, check the hose and line joints for leaks, and tighten if necessary.