Brake Hose Replacement - Front - GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual

5;.39 Hydraulic Brakes Brakes
Power Brake Booster Hoses, Pipes And
Fittings
Check all pipes, hoses and fittings for leaks at regular (
intervals. Make sure the fittings are tight. Make
sure all clamps, clips and unions supporting the pipes
and hoses are in place and properly secured. Make
sure all hoses are installed in a matter that does
not cause chafing or wear on the hoses. Check for
leaks by wiping the suspected area clean. Spotting
leaking fluid is easier when the suspected area
in clean. When fluid leaks appear, tighten, repair or
replace nearby fittings and bolts.
Brake Hose Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
1.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and
Wheel Removal and Installation (Wheel Removal)
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 front 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
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brake caliper (4):
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• The brake hose fitting (2)
• The brake hose 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.
2.
Install the following components to the front
caliper
(4):
• The brake hose fitting (2)
• The brake hose 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 bolt (1) to
40 N·m (30 lb
ft).
4. Install the brake hose (5) into the brake hose
bracket (3). Ensure that there are no kinks in
the brake hose.
5. Install the brake hose retainer at the brake hose
bracket.
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