Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Brake Hose Replacement - Rear

Brake Hose Replacement - Rear

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean the all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.





4. Using a backup wrench, remove the rear brake hose from the brake pipe.

Important: Installing a rubber plug and/or cap fitting to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends will prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





5. Install the rubber plug and/or cap on the rear brake pipe fitting.





6. Remove the brake line retaining bolt at the frame.





7. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper.

Important: The metal gaskets may be stuck to either the brake caliper or the brake hose end. Ensure that these gaskets are removed from the brake hose end and the brake caliper.

8. Remove the copper gaskets from the brake hose end.
9. Discard the copper gaskets.
10. Remove and discard the copper gaskets.

Installation Procedure

Important: DO NOT reuse the old copper gaskets. Use only NEW copper gaskets.

1. Install the NEW copper gaskets to the rear brake caliper bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the rear brake hose to the rear brake caliper,
^ Tighten the rear brake bolt to 44 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).





3. Remove the rubber plug and/or cap from the rear brake pipe fitting.
4. Install the brake pipe to the brake hose.





5. Using a backup wrench, install the rear brake pipe to the brake hose.
^ Tighten the rear brake pipe fitting to 20 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the brake pipe retaining bolt at the frame.
^ Tighten the brake pipe retaining bolt to 20 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.