LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Hummer >> 2008 >> H2 4D Utility Wagon >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 41 (Hydraulic Brakes) >> Repair Instructions >> Front Brake Hose Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end and brake pipe fitting.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pipe, Brake Hose & Retaining Clip - Front
    GM795661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  4. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end (2), disconnect the brake pipe fitting end (1) from the brake hose (2), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
  5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the brake hose mounting bracket.
    6. Fig 2: Front Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
    GM793143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the upper control arm.
  7. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Brake Hose To Caliper Bolt
    GM367082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
  9. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals