Aura L4-2.4L (2008)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution).
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid
Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and brake pipe fitting.
4. Use a flare nut wrench on the brake pipe fitting (1) and a backup wrench on the brake hose (3) as shown.
5. Remove the brake hose retainer (2).
6. Remove the rear brake hose banjo bolt from the brake caliper.
7. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
8. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
9. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
Installation Procedure
