Brake Pipe: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. 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 0.75" (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 or the wheel jounce hoses to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the brake pipe fittings to the master cylinder to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING or PRESSURE BLEEDING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.