Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper & Brake Hose Caps Or Plug

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Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose.
NOTE: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake hose bolt, to the brake hose.
CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the brake hose fitting bolt to the brake caliper.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft) .
Install the front brake hose bracket retaining bolt.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in) .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pipe Fitting, Front Brake Hose, And Retaining Clip
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Remove the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end.
Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, connect the brake pipe fitting at the front brake hose.
Tightening torque

Tighten the fitting to 18 N.m (13 lb ft) .
Install the brake hose retaining clip to the brake hose and the brake hose mounting bracket.
Connect the wheel speed sensor wire harness and harness retainers to the front brake hose.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hose in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE) and HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) .
Lower the vehicle.