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Installation Procedure

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Important:  Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3).

  1. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3), and the brake hose bolt (2) to the brake hose.
  2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and NEW washers to the brake caliper. Tighten the bolt to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).

    Important:  The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with any suspension component.

  3. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket.
  4. Install the retainer (5) onto the hose fitting at the bracket.
  5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed A brake pipe fitting end.
  6. Connect the brake pipe fitting nut to the brake hose:
    • Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
    • Do not bend the bracket or the pipe.

    Tighten the pipe nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  7. 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.
  8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)  .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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