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Brake Hoses: Installation

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  1. Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake hose bolt, to the brake hose.
  2. Install the brake hose-to-brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install the brake hose to the brake hose bracket. Install the hose retaining clip to the front brake hose. Remove the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, connect the brake pipe fitting at the front brake hose. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
  5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM  .
  6. Lower the vehicle.


  1. Install the brake hose to the brake hose mounting brackets. Align the hose fitting with the notch in the bracket. Use the hose paint stripe as a visual aid.
  2. Install the hose retaining clips and onto the hose fittings at the hose brackets.
  3. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, connect the brake pipe fittings at the rear brake hose. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM  . Lower the vehicle.
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