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Brake Hoses: Installation

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  1. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper and tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the steering knuckle. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the brake hose into the brake hose bracket. Install the brake hose retaining clip. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting end.
  5. Connect the brake pipe fitting end to the brake hose: Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end. Do not bend the mounting bracket or the brake pipe. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. Inspect the brake hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the brake hose makes contact remove the brake hose and correct the condition. Lower the vehicle.


  1. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Install the brake hose into the mounting bracket. Install the brake hose retaining clip. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end. Connect the brake pipe fitting end to the brake hose. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end. Do not bend the mounting bracket or the brake pipe. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower the vehicle.


  1. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose. Install the brake hose to the caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Install the brake hose to the bracket. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end. Connect the brake pipe fitting to the brake hose. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting. Do not bend the bracket or the pipe. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install the brake hose retaining clip to the hose mounting bracket. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM. Lower the vehicle.
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