How to replace the front brake hose 2006-2011 Honda Civic

Chapter 1:

Open the brake fluid reservoir

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

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Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

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Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

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Don’t forget to put the wheel under the vehicle!

Chapter 3:

Set up

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Place a container to collect the fluid under the caliper, since the brake fluid may leak out.

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It’s common for the components being removed to be seized up, so don’t hesitate to brush them and to use penetrating oil to make removal easier.

Chapter 4:

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper

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Using a ratchet and a 14 mm socket, unscrew the banjo screw connecting the hose to the caliper.

Chapter 5:

Tips

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Here’s a tip! You can limit brake fluid leakage during this operation by plugging both sides of the banjo screw with banjo shutter pliers.

Chapter 6:

Remove the hose

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Using a ratchet and a 13 mm socket, unscrew the bolt securing the brake hose clamp.

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Move the liquid collection container under it.

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Using a wire brush, start by brushing the metal hose connection of the brake hose and spray it with penetrating oil.

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Using a 10 mm open ring wrench, undo the metal hose connector from the brake hose while it is still on its support.

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Then, using pliers, remove the brake hose retaining clip.

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You can now remove the hose.

Chapter 7:

Clean

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You can now clean the junction between the metal connector and the brake hose with a wire brush and brake cleaner to remove the brake fluid, which can be corrosive.

Chapter 8:

Install the new brake hose

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Take the new brake hose. Then insert it from its upper part.

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Screw the metal hose connector back on partway. Then put the retaining clip back in place.

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You can use a hammer to help you.

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You can now finish tightening the metal hose connector.

Chapter 8:

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Screw the brake hose mounting bracket back on.

Chapter 9:

clean

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Using brake cleaner and paper towels, clean the contact surface between the brake caliper and the brake hose.

Chapter 10:

Screw the brake hose back on the caliper

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Put a seal on the banjo screw and install the assembly on the hose.

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Then put the second seal.

Chapter 10:

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Screw the banjo screw that connects the brake hose to the caliper, back on by hand until it makes contact.

Chapter 10:

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 11:

Bleed the brake fluid

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When replacing a brake hose, you need to bleed the brake fluid system to remove air from the system.

Chapter 12:

Clean

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After bleeding, remember to clean the caliper-disc assembly with brake cleaner.

Chapter 13:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

Chapter 13:

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

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Operation complete.