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Front Brake Hose: Installation

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  1. Using NEW copper brake hose gaskets, assemble the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.
  2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the brake hose to brake caliper bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket. There should not be any kinks in the hose. Align the hose fitting with the notch in the bracket. Use the hose paint stripe as a visual aid.
  4. Install the retainer onto the hose fitting at the bracket.
  5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
  6. Connect the brake pipe fitting to the brake hose:
    • Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
    • DO NOT bend the bracket or pipe. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hose in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
  9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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