Removal Procedure
Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned.
To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support
for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
- Raise the vehicle on the hoist. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.
Plug the opening in the caliper to avoid fluid loss and contamination.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the brake hose-to-brake pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose-to-brake pipe to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose to the caliper. When installing to the caliper, use
new washers.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose-to-caliper to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Bleed the brakes. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
Notice: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces
and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.
- Position the wheel onto the hub.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle from the hoist.