Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 355

Flexible rubber hose is used at both front and rear brakes. Inspect the hoses whenever the brake system is
serviced, at every engine oil change, or whenever the vehicle is in for service.

Inspect the hoses for surface cracking, scuffing, or worn spots. Replace any brake hose/line immediately if the
fabric casing of the hose is exposed due to cracks or abrasions.

Also check brake hose installation. Faulty installation can result in kinked, twisted hoses, or contact with the
wheels and tires or other chassis components. All of these conditions can lead to scuffing, cracking and eventual
failure.

The steel brake lines should be inspected periodically for evidence of corrosion, twists, kinks, leaks, or other
damage. Heavily corroded lines will eventually rust through causing leaks. In any case, corroded or damaged
brake lines/hoses should be replaced.

Factory replacement brake lines/hoses are recommended to ensure quality, correct length and superior fatigue
life. Care should be taken to make sure that brake line/hose mating surfaces are clean and free from nicks and
burrs. Also remember that the brake lines are serviced as a whole assembly with the rubber hoses in a solid
crimp design.

Use new copper seal washers at all caliper connections. Be sure brake line connections are properly made (not
cross threaded) and tightened to recommended torque.

REMOVAL

RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE/HOSE

Fig. 5: Identifying Brake Hose/Line Union Fitting & Brake Line From Mounting Clips
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1. Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the caliper banjo bolt.

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2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

4. Disconnect the brake hose/line union fitting (1).

5. Remove the brake line from the mounting clips (2) at the body.

Fig. 6: Identifying Brake Hose/Line Mounting Bolt & Line/Hose
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6. Remove the brake hose/line mounting bolt (1) from the body.

7. Remove the line/hose (2).

LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE/HOSE

1. Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system, Holding pedal in this position

will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of
brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open. This will allow you to bleed out the area of repair instead
of the entire system.

2. Remove the brake tube at the HCU.

3. Raise and support vehicle.

4. Remove the exhaust from the engine manifolds and the hanger bracket at the transmission.

5. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL .

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 7: Identifying Bracket, Brake Hose/Line, Fuel Line Bundle & Retainers
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6. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt at the caliper.

7. Remove the bracket (2) on the body securing the brake/fuel line bundle then remove the brake line (3)

from the fuel line bundle (4).

8. Disconnect the brake hose/line from the retainers (1) on the body.

9. Remove the brake hose/line (3) from the vehicle.

LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE/LINE

1. Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system, Holding pedal in this position

will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of
brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open. This will allow you to bleed out the area of repair instead
of the entire system.

2. Remove the left front brake tube at the HCU.

3. Raise and support vehicle.

4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the hose.

5. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt at the caliper.

6. Disconnect the brake hose/line from the body.

7. Remove the brake hose/line from the vehicle.

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE/LINE

1. Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system, Holding pedal in this position

will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of
brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open. This will allow you to bleed out the area of repair instead
of the entire system.

2. Remove the air box assembly.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 8: Identifying Brake Line & Mounting Clip Studs
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

3. Remove the right front brake tube at the HCU.

4. Remove the brake line (2) from the mounting clip studs (1).

5. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the body control module on the inner fender.

6. Raise and support vehicle.

7. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

8. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor routing clips (1) from the hose (4).

9. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt (3) at the caliper.

10. Disconnect the brake hose/line from the body.

11. Remove the brake hose/line from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE/LINE

1. Install the line/hose.

2. Install the brake hose banjo bolt at the caliper.

3. Reconnect the wheel speed sensor routing clips to the hose.

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Install the line to the mounting clips on the body.

7. Install the brake line to the HCU.

8. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.

9. Bleed the area of repair for the brake system, If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of

repair then a base bleed system must be performed. . See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE/HOSE

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro