Hose - rear

HOSE - REAR

Service repair no - 70.15.17

Remove

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel.

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove fluid and clean area with water.

3. Remove banjo bolt securing brake hose to caliper, remove and discard sealing washers.

CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.

4. Loosen and release union securing brake hose to brake pipe.

CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.

5. Remove clip securing brake hose to support bracket.
6. Release brake hose from support bracket and remove brake hose.

Refit

1. Clean brake fluid spillage.
2. Clean brake pipe union, banjo bolt and caliper mating face.
3. Position brake hose to support bracket, ensure flat on brake hose is engaged in support bracket recess and secure with clip.
4. Align brake pipe union to brake hose and tighten union to 15 Nm .
5. Ensure brake hose is not kinked or twisted, align to brake caliper. Using new sealing washers fit banjo bolt and tighten to 30 Nm .
6. Bleed brakes. See Adjustments.
7. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
8. Remove stands and lower vehicle.