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Front Brake Hose Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replacement Part 

Gasket

Quantity: 2

Location of use: Front brake hose

Oil and Chemical Type 

Brake fluid type

Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

CAUTION:
  • Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. In addition, if there is any brake fluid on the wiring harness, the wire insulation may corrode causing a malfunction such as a short circuit. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface or wiring harness, wash and flush it off completely with water immediately.
NOTE:
  • Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using any commercially available flare nut wrench.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  4. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Brake Hose Components With Torque Specifications
G11426910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Brake pipe
2 Clip
(See Clip Installation Note .)
3 Bolt
4 Brake hose