Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose ReplacementNOTICE: To avoid damage, do not strike aluminum parts with a metal hammer. If necessary, tap gently with a plastic tipped hammer.
NOTE:
^ Bolts and nuts with the [star] mark are special corrosion resistant Dacro fasteners. Use the same type if replacement is necessary. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust 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.
1. Replace the brake hose (A) if the hose is twisted, cracked, or if it leaks.
2. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).
3. Remove the 6 mm flange bolts (A) and 8 mm flange bolt (B), and remove the brake hose brackets from the body and damper.
4. Remove the banjo bolt (C), and remove the brake hose from the caliper.
5. Install the brake hose bracket (A) on the damper with the 8 mm flange bolt (B) first, then connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).
6. Install the upper brake hose bracket (A) with the 6 mm flange bolts (B).
7. Connect the brake line (C) to the brake hose.
8. Bleed the brake system.
9. 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.