Front Brake Hose Replacement (J64)

Front Brake Hose Replacement (J64)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.




3. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose.

4. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip.




6. Remove the front strut assembly pinch bolt (1) from the steering knuckle and brake hose bracket.




7. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).

Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

8. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3).

9. Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the brake hose.




2. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1). with new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




4. Install the front strut assembly pinch bolt (1) to the steering knuckle and brake hose bracket. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB)Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNA) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNA).

5. Install the front brake hose to the wheelhouse bracket.

6. Install the brake hose retaining clip.




7. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the brake hose.

8. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).

9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).

10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.