Subaru 26541AE06A Brake Hose Rear

Inspect the flexible hoses connecting the steel brake lines to the front and back brakes for cracks, chafing, leaks, blisters or any other form of damage at around every half year. Using a flare nut wrench clean off hose ends and unscrew the metal tube nut. Pull out the retaining clip from the frame bracket and remove the hose mounting bolt on the strut bracket. Disconnect it from caliper and throw away sealing washers. Tighten banjo bolt after attaching new brake hose to caliper with new sealing washers. Ensure correct routing of hose without twisting them. When replacing brake lines, use steel brake lines instead of copper tubing used in making them. Flared tube ends could be attached to pre-fabricated lines that have fixed fittings using a pipe bender that is meant for bending tubes. The new line should be held in place by original brackets and allowed adequate clearance between hot/moving parts. Finally, check master cylinder fluid level upon installation, top up if necessary fill brake system with bleed fluid then you can test brakes before normal operation resumes since it's mandatory to do so.

Every six months, the flexible hoses which connect the steel brake lines with the front and rear brake assemblies should be inspected for cracks, chafing of the outer cover, leaks, blisters and other damage. Clean all dirt away from the ends of the hose, unscrew the metal tube nut with a flare nut wrench, pull the retaining clip straight out from the hose fitting at the frame bracket and remove the hose from the bracket. On front hoses, remove the hose mounting bolt from the bracket on the strut. Disconnect the hose from the caliper and discard the sealing washers. Attach the new brake hose to the caliper using new sealing washers. Tighten the brake hose banjo bolt and route correctly without twisting. When replacing brake lines, use the correct parts and purchase steel brake lines from a dealer parts department or auto parts store. Prefabricated brake line, with the tube ends already flared and fittings installed, is available at auto parts stores and dealer parts departments. These lines can be bent to the proper shapes using a tubing bender. Make sure the line is supported in the original brackets and has plenty of clearance between moving or hot components. After installation, check the master cylinder fluid level and add fluid as necessary. Bleed the brake system and test the brakes carefully before placing the vehicle into normal operation.