Brake Pipe: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Bend the brake pipe to achieve proper fit.
- Install the brake pipe to the vehicle. Maintain a clearance of 3/4" (19 mm) for all moving or vibrating components.
- Install the brake pipe fasteners to the vehicle. Connect the brake pipe fittings. Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the BPMV and the wheel jounce hoses to specification. Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the master cylinder to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to one of the following procedures: If the brake pipe that was replaced was between the master cylinder and the BPMV, bleed anti-lock system. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article. If the brake pipe that was replaced was between the BPMV and the wheel jounce hoses, see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM