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Front Brake Hose Replacement




Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution (Service Precautions).

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the brake line from the brake hose support bracket on the wheel housing.
3. Remove the E-ring retainer.
4. Remove the brake hose from the wheel housing bracket.




5. Remove the bolt from the brake caliper.
6. Remove the seal rings and the brake hose.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the new brake hose to the caliper with new seal rings and the bolt.

Tighten the front brake hose-to-caliper bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




2. Install the brake hose and the E-ring retainer to the wheel housing bracket.
3. Connect the brake line to the brake hose.

Tighten the brake line to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
6. Check the brake system for leaks.