Trooper S V6-3.5L (1998)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose
Front/Rear Caliper Brake Hose
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Clean dirt, grease, and other foreign material off the hose finings at both ends.
4. Disconnect brake pipe.
5. Remove clip.
6. Remove bolt and gasket.
7. Remove hose.
INSTALLATION
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Tighten the brake pipes to the specified torque
Torque: 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Always use new gaskets and be sure to put the hooked edge of the flexible hose end into the anti-rotation cavity.
After installing the brake hoses, bleed the brakes.
Rear Axle Brake Hose