Rear Brake Hose Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Fitting & Bracket Bolt

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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE TABLE - REAR BRAKE HOSE

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to BRAKE FLUID IRRITANT CAUTION .
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
1	Brake Hose Fitting Bolt CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . Tightening torque 52 N.m (38 lb ft)
2	Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (Qty: 2) Tip: DO NOT reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets. Install NEW gaskets.
3	Brake Hose Bolt Tightening torque 12 N.m (106 lb in)
4	Brake Hose Bracket Bolt Tightening torque 12 N.m (106 lb in)
5	Brake Pipe Fitting Use a backup wrench when removing or installing brake pipe fittings. Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid leaks and contamination. Tightening torque 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
6	Brake Hose Tip: Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE) and HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) .