Brake Hose Replacement

BRAKE HOSE

REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.





2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug opening in caliper to avoid fluid loss and contamination.





4. Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe. Plug opening in brake pipe to avoid fluid loss and contamination.

INSTALLATION

1. Install brake hose-to-brake pipe.
Torque: Brake Hose-to-Brake Pipe: 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
2. Install brake hose to caliper. When installing to caliper, use new washers.
Torque: Brake Hose to Caliper (use new washer): 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
3. Bleed brakes.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

4. Position wheel onto hub.
5. Install tire/wheel assembly on vehicle.
5.1 Hand tighten all five wheel bolts.
5.2 Use a torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts using a star pattern.
Torque: Wheel Bolts (Initial Torque): 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
5.3 Use a torque wrench to final tighten wheel bolts using a star pattern.
Torque: Wheel Bolts (Final Torque): 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
6. Lower vehicle from hoist.