Brake Hose (Rear Drum): Removal

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Raise support the vehicle. Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
Clean all dirt and foreign material from brake hoses and brake pipe fitting.

NOTE: Install a rubber cap or plug to exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Use a backup wrench (2) on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipes from the brake hose (1), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end. Do not bend the brake pipes or the brackets (3). Remove the brake hose retaining clip (4) from the hose mounting brackets (3). Remove the hose (1) from the hose mounting brackets (3). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Rear Brake Hose (Drum)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.