Installation Procedure
- 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.NOTE: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
- Install the brake hose-to-brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the brake hose to the strut.
NOTE: If replacing the brake hose, compare the old and new brake hose. There is a new version of brake hoses, which has a labeling to differentiate left and right side. The new version has a brake grommet with a flattened side, which has to face to the open side of the brake hose bracket.
Align the blue marking at the front brake hose grommet with the center of the bracket notch for the right front brake hose.
Align the white marking at the front brake hose grommet with the center of the bracket notch for the left front brake hose.
- Remove the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end.
- Install the brake hose to the brake hose body bracket.
- Install the brake hose retainer (2) over the anti-rotation tabs of the brake hose (3).
- Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the brake hose.
- Use a backup wrench on the brake hose.
- Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 18 N.m (14 lb ft).
- 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.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual Bleeding) and Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure Bleeding) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.