Brake Pipe: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove 1/4 inch of the protective coating before flaring the end of the brake pipe.
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.

NOTE: After tightening the brake pipe fittings to the proper specification, apply a small amount of silicone sealant to the area where the brake pipe meeting the brake pipe fitting.

Install the brake pipe fasteners to the vehicle. Connect the brake pipe fittings. Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the BPMV or the wheel jounce hoses. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the master cylinder. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the brake hose fitting. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- If the brake pipe that was replaced was between the master cylinder and the BPMV, refer to ABS Automated Bleed Procedure in Anti-lock Brake System.
- If the brake pipe that was replaced was between the BPMV and the wheel jounce hoses, refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding. See MANUAL BLEEDING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.