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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolt
    GM929744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose.
    2. NOTE: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
  2. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake hose bolt, to the brake hose.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the brake hose fitting bolt to the brake caliper and tighten the bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
  4. Install the front brake hose bracket retaining bolt and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Retaining Clips
    GM1874791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the wheel speed sensor harness and secure the retaining clips (1).
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Hose
    GM926801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end.
  7. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, connect the brake pipe fitting at the front brake hose.

    Tighten the fitting to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  8. Install the brake hose retaining clip to the brake hose and the brake hose mounting bracket.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hose in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
  11. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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