Rear Brake Hose Replacement (J56)

Rear Brake Hose Replacement (J56)
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (Vehicle Damage Warnings).

Removal Procedure

Note: The right rear brake hose is replaced as an assembly, with the intermediate brake hose assembly.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and the brake pipe fittings.




4. Disconnect the brake hose (3) from the crossover pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
5. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the brake hose retainer (2) from the brake hose.




6. Remove the brake hose (1) from the frame bracket (2).




7. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (4) from the brake caliper (1).
Plug the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
8. Remove the brake hose (2) from the vehicle.
9. Place a shop towel on a hard surface.
10. Tap the threaded end of the brake hose fitting bolt (4) on the shop towel to remove the gaskets (3) from the bolt.
11. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.

Installation Procedure

1. Remove the plug from the brake caliper inlet port.





Note: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.

2. Assemble the brake hose, the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3) and the brake hose fitting bolt (4) to the brake hose (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the brake hose fitting bolt to the brake caliper (1) and tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).





Caution: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.

4. Install the brake hose (1) to the frame bracket (2).




5. Install the brake hose retainer (1) to the brake hose (3).
6. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the crossover pipe fitting end.
7. Install the brake pipe fitting to the brake hose (3) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair).
9. Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.