Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fittings.

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

4. Disconnect the front brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose (2), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the front brake hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the brake hose from the bracket.



7. Remove the front brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper (3).
8. Remove the brake hose from the caliper.
9. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (2). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.

Important:  Install the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2).

1. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2) and the brake hose bolt (1) to the brake hose.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the front brake hose-to-caliper bolt (3) to the caliper (4).

Tighten
Tighten the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




3. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
4. Position the brake hose (2) into the mounting bracket and install the retaining clip (3).
5. Connect the front brake pipe (1) to the front brake hose (2).

Tighten
Tighten the front brake pipe fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

6. Visually inspect that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hoses in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.