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Brake Hose: Installation

  1. Install 2 NEW copper brake hose gaskets. 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 the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    2. CAUTION: The brake hose must not be twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension component.
  2. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the steering knuckle. See Figure. Tighten the bolt to specification. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm. Tighten the bolt to specification.
  3. Install the brake hose into the brake hose bracket. See Figure. Install the brake hose retaining clip. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting end.
  4. 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 the brake pipe fitting end to specification.
    5. NOTE: Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. Check the brake hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the brake hose makes contact remove the brake hose and correct the condition.
  5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM . Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.


  1. Install 2 NEW copper brake hose gaskets. Assemble the 2 NEW copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose. See Figure. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt, and 2 NEW washers to the brake caliper. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. The brake hose must not be twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension component. 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. See Figure.
  3. 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 the brake pipe fitting end to specification. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. If the brake hose makes contact remove the brake hose and correct the condition. Lower the vehicle.


  1. Install the rear jounce brake hose. See Figure. Install the brake hose lower bracket and bolt to the axle. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove the caps or plugs from the rear jounce hoses and connect the pipes to the junction block on the axle. Tighten the fitting to specification.
    2. CAUTION: The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with any suspension component.
  2. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose bracket bolt. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end. Connect the brake pipe fittings to the brake hoses. See Figure. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting. DO NOT bend the bracket or the pipe. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to specification.
  3. 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 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM . Lower the vehicle.
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