Honda Accord: Brake Hose Replacement

NOTE; - Before reassembling, cheek that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles.

- Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.

- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

- After removal, plug the ends of the hoses and the joints to prevent spilling brake fluid.

Front

1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1-13).

2. Remove the front wheel.

3. Disconnect the brake line (A) from the brake hose (B), then remove the brake hose clip (C).

4. Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the brake hose (B) from the caliper.

5. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (C), then remove the brake hose.

6. Install the brake hose (A) with the mounting bolt (B).

7. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).

8. Install the new brake hose clip (A) to the brake hose (B) on the bracket, then connect the brake line (C). Do not twist the brake hose.

9. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system (see page 19-9).

10. Do the following checks: - Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.

- Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

11. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.

Rear

1. Raise and s u p p o r t the v e h i c l e (see page 1-13).

2. R e m o v e t h e r e a r w h e e l .

3. D i s c o n n e c t t h e b r a k e l i n e (A) f r o m the b r a k e h o s e (B), t h e n r e m o v e t h e b r a k e h o s e c l i p (C).

5. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (C), then remove the brake hose.

6. Install the brake hose (A) with the mounting bolt (B).

7. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).

8. Install the new brake hose clip (A) to the brake hose (B) on the bracket, then connect the brake line (C). Do not twist the brake hose.

9. After installing the brake hoses, bleed the brake system (see page 19-9).

10. Do the following checks: - Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.

- Check the brake hose for interference and twisting.

11. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.