Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and the brake pipe fittings.
- Disconnect the crossover brake pipe fitting (1) from the intermediate brake hose assembly (3).
Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the brake hose retainer (2) from the rear frame bracket.
- Disconnect the brake pipe fittings from the intermediate brake hose assembly.
Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the brake hose fitting bolt (4) from the brake caliper (1).
- Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Plug the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Place a shop towel on a hard surface.
- Tap the threaded end of the brake hose fitting bolt on the shop towel to remove the gaskets (3) from the bolt (4)
- Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end (2).
- Remove the intermediate brake hose assembly mounting nuts (1) from the studs.
- Remove the intermediate brake hose assembly (2) from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The intermediate brake hose assembly is serviced as an assembly.