Procedures

Replace Brake Hoses

Brake Hose Routing At The Front Axle:

Brake Hose Routing At The Rear Axle:

Remove/Install

DANGER:
- Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.
- Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.

CAUTION:
- See brake fluid notes
- See notes on repairs to brake system
- See notes on installing brake hoses

DANGER:
- Risk of death. Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting platform.
- Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

1 Jacking up and supporting vehicle
2 Unscrew brake line (5) from brake hose (51) and seal off openings

NOTE: Seal off line connections immediately with plugs. The brake fluid reservoir must not drain completely.

3 Unclip brake hose clip (51a) at suspension strut

NOTE: Remove tie straps

4 Unscrew brake hose (51) from floating caliper.
5 Install in the reverse order
6 Bleed brake system.