Brake Hose Replacement - Front; (To Brake Caliper) - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

Brakes
Brake Hose Replacement - Front
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Removal Procedure
1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and
Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and
Wheels.
2. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the front
brake hose and the front brake hose fitting (4).
3. Remove the front brake pipe from the front
brake hose.
• Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
• Do not bend the front brake hose bracket (2)
or fro~t brake pipe.
4. Remove the brake hose retainer from the hose
fitting at the brake hose bracket.
5. Remove the brake hose (5) from the brake hose
bracket (3).
6. Remove the following components from the front
brake caliper (4):
• The brake hose fitting (2)
• The brake hose clip bolt (1)
• Two brake.hose fitting gaskets
Discard the two old brake hose fitting gaskets.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the brake hose bolt (1) threads with
clean brake fluid.
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2. Install the following components to the front
caliper (4):
• The brake hose fitting (2)
• The brake hose clip bolt (1)
• Two new brake hose fitting gaskets
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
3. Ensure that the hose fitting flange engages the
front caliper orientation ledge.
Tighten
Tighten the front brake hose fitting to
40 N-m (30 lb ft).
4. Install the brake hose (5) into the brake hose
bracket (3). Ensure that. there are no !<inks in
the brake hose.
5. Install the brake hose retainer at the brake hose
bracket.
6. Install the front brake pipe to the brake hose.
7. Install the brake hose retainer.
8. Secure the retainer to the brake hose bracket
using the screw.
• Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
Ensure that the brake hose does not contact
any part of the suspension.
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• Inspect the hose in the extreme right and
extreme left turn conditions. ·
Tighten
Tighten the front brake hose clip bolt (1) to
13 N-m (115 lb in).
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