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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose, Fitting & Gaskets
    GM1989060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) with 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the brake hose assembly to the caliper.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: Identifying Front Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM1989059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front brake hose bracket bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  6. Fig 3: View Of Front Brake Pipe Fitting
    GM1989058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the front brake pipe fitting (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fitting to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

  8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Rear Brake Caliper - Cobalt SS)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .