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Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Frame to Rear Axle JH6)

Fig 1: Rear Brake Hose (Frame to Rear Axle JH6)
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Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .
Preliminary Procedure: Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1 Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Procedure

  1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting.
  2. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)

2 Hose Bracket to Frame Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)

3 Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fittings.
  2. Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)

4 Hose to Rear Axle Bolt

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5 Rear Brake Hose Assembly
Procedure: 
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .