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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Brake Hoses & Lower Bracket Bolt - Rear Jounce
    GM793160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the rear jounce brake hoses (1).
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the brake hose lower bracket and bolt (2) to the axle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  4. Remove the caps or plugs from the rear brake pipes and connect the pipes to the jounce hoses.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: Rear (Jounce) Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM793158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The hoses must not be twisted. Make sure the hoses are not in contact with any suspension component.
  6. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose bracket bolt.
  7. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
  8. Connect the brake pipe fittings to the brake hoses:
    • Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
    • Do not bend the bracket or the pipe.

      Tighten:  Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  9. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
  10. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  11. Lower the vehicle.