Installation Procedure

Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the wheel cylinder and the brake hose / pipe fitting.

Fig 1: Brake Hose And Pipe Fitting
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Install the brake hose / pipe fitting (1) to the wheel cylinder and tighten the brake pipe fitting to 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install the brake hose bolt (2) attaching the hose to the rear backing plate and tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket And Wiring Harness
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Install wiring harness (1) at the brake hose bracket.
Remove the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end.

Fig 3: Brake Pipe Fitting Disconnected From Brake Hose
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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 (3).
Use a backup wrench on the brake hose (3).
Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 18 N.m (13 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.
Install rear wheel speed sensor to brake hose. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Disc Brake) and Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Drum Brake) .
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.