Rear Brake Hose Replacement

Rear Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (Brake Fluid Irritant Caution) .

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice) .


1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the 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 brake pipe fittings.





Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.


4. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
5. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake hose.




6. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper.
7. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
8. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.



Installation Procedure






Important: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.


1. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the brake hose bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper.

Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).






Important: The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with any suspension component.


3. Install the brake hose bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the brake hose retaining clip.
5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.

Important: Do not bend the brake pipe.


6. Connect the brake pipe fitting nut to the brake hose.

Tighten the brake pipe nut to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual without RPO BRM) (Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual without RPO BRM))Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual with RPO BRM) (Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual with RPO BRM))Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure without RPO BRM) (Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure without RPO BRM))Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure with RPO BRM) (Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure with RPO BRM)) .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
9. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the wheel. If the hose makes contact remove the hose and correct the condition.
10. Lower the vehicle.