Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Brake Hose At Brake Caliper

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IMPORTANT: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.

Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the brake hose bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket Bolt

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

With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose, the bracket, and brake hose bolt to the upper control arm.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: Brake Pipe Fitting

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Install the brake hose retaining clip (1).
Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
Connect the brake pipe (2) to the brake hose (3).
- Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
- Do not bend the bracket or the pipe.
  Tighten: Tighten the brake pipe nut to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual without RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual with RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure without RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure with RPO BRM) .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the wheel. Check the hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
Lower the vehicle.