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Rear Brake Hose Replacement

Rear Brake Hose Replacement



Callout Component Name
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .


Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .


1

Brake Pipe Fitting

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Note
• Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

• Use a flare nut wrench on the brake pipe fitting and a backup wrench on the brake hose.


Tighten

18 Nm (13 lb ft)

2

Brake Hose Retainer

3

Brake Hose Fitting Bolt

Tighten

40 Nm (30 lb ft)

4

Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Install NEW gaskets. Do not re-use the brake hose coupling gaskets.

5

Rear Brake Hose

Procedure

Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .