Brake Hose Replacement: Rear

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Remove the rear wheel.
Disconnect the brake lines (A) from the brake hoses (B), then remove the brake hose clips (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Lines, Brake Hoses And Brake Hose Clips
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Remove the front side brake hose (D).
Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Front Side Brake Hose
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Remove the rear side brake hose (B).
Connect the rear side brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (A) and new sealing washers (B).

Fig 3: Banjo Bolt And Sealing Washers With Torque Specification
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Install new brake hose clip (A) to the brake hoses (B) on the brackets, then connect the brake lines (C). Do not twist the brake hoses.

Fig 4: Brake Hose Clip, Brake Hoses And Brake Lines With Torque Specification
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After installing the brake hoses, bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
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.
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.