Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and the brake pipe fittings.
- Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
- Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the brake hose retainer clip (6) from the brake hose (2) mounting bracket.
- Remove the brake hose (2) from the brake hose bracket (4).
- Remove the brake hose bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake hose (2) from the brake caliper.
- Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
- Install a rubber plug into the brake hose bolt hole of the brake caliper in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
IMPORTANT:
Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
IMPORTANT:
Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.