Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose ReplacementNOTE:
^ Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles.
^ Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
^ To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent material.
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).
3. Remove the brake hose clip (A) from the brake hose (B).
4. Remove the banjo bolt (C), and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.
5. Remove the brake hose from the knuckle.
6. Install the brake hose (A) on the knuckle with the flange bolts (B) first, then connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).
7. Install the brake hose (A) onto the upper brake hose bracket (B) on the body with a new brake hose clip (C).
8. Connect the brake line (D) to the brake hose.
9. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system.
10. Do the following checks:
^ Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
^ Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.
11. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the wheel.