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 support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end and brake pipe fitting.




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

4. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end (2), disconnect the brake pipe fitting end (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 brake hose mounting bracket.



6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the upper control arm.
7. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.



8. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
9. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.

Important: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.

1. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt 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 brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).





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

3. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the steering knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

4. Install the brake hose bracket bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




5. Install the brake hose into the brake hose bracket.
6. Install the brake hose retaining clip (3).
7. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the brake pipe fitting end.
8. Connect the brake pipe fitting end (1) to the brake hose (2):

•	Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end (2).

•	Do not bend the mounting bracket or the brake pipe.

Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe fitting end (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to in Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Important: Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. Inspect the brake hose in extreme right and left turn conditions. If the brake hose makes contact remove the brake hose and correct the condition.

11. Lower the vehicle.