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Brake Hose (Front) Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the new disc brake hose to the caliper with new seal rings and the bolt.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the front disc brake hose-to-caliper bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

  2. Slide the brake hose on the steering knuckle shaft "C" bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose On Steering Knuckle Shaft "C" Bracket
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  3. Connect the brake pipe line to the brake hose on the wheel housing bracket on each side of the vehicle.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the brake line to 16 N.m (12 lb-ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Manual Bleeding the Brakes .
  6. Check the brake system for leaks.

    See Fig 1.