Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose ReplacementNOTE: Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign materials. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
1. Replace the brake hose (A) if it is twisted, cracked, or if it leaks.
2. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).
3. Remove and discard the brake hose clip (A) from the brake hose (B).
4. Remove the banjo bolt (C), and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.
5. Remove the brake hose from the knuckle by removing the flange bolts (D).
6. Install the brake hose (A) on the knuckle with the flange bolts (B) first, then connect the brake hose to the caliper with new sealing washers (C) the banjo bolt (D).
7. Install the brake hose (A) on the upper brake hose bracket (B) with a new brake hose clip (C).
8. Connect the brake line to the brake hose, and tighten the flare nut (D) to the specified torque.
9. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system.
10. Perform the following checks:
- Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
- Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.