Rear Brake Hose Replacement (JH6)

Fig 1: View Of Brake Hose & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Warning . WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Brake Hose to Caliper Rear Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Brake Hose to Caliper Gasket (Qty: 2) Tip: DO NOT re-use the copper gaskets. Install NEW gaskets.
3	Brake Pipe Rear Fitting Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) Tip: Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting. Use a backup wrench when removing or installing the brake pipe fitting. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
4	Brake Hose Bracket to Rear Axle Bolt Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)
5	Brake Rear Hose Tip: When installing or removing the brake hose, DO NOT bend or twist the brake hose. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Two-mode Hybrid) .