Front Brake Hose Replacement (J90, J95, J96)

Front Brake Hose Replacement (J90, J95, J96)

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


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

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





3. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the front brake hose.

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





5. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (1) from the frame.





6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (1) from the steering knuckle.





Note:
Do not pull on the wheel speed sensor wire harness.

7. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire harness clip (1) from the brake hose bracket.





8. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).

Note:
Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

9. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose (3).

10. Remove the front brake hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the front brake hose to the vehicle.





2. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the brake hose assembly and tighten the fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).





4. Install the brake hose bracket bolt (1) to the steering knuckle and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





5. Install the wheel speed sensor wire harness clip (1) to the brake hose bracket.





6. Install the brake hose bracket bolt (1) to the frame and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





7. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the front brake hose and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).

9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.