Brake Hoses And Steel Lines: Removal & Installation - Chevrolet Trailblazer Service Manual

Brake Hoses and Steel Lines
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Place the vehicle in PARK (automatic) or
REVERSE (manual) with the engine OFF, and apply the parking brake. Chock the
rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. Remove any wheel and tire assemblies necessary for access to the particular line
you are removing.
5. Thoroughly clean the surrounding area at the joints to be disconnected.
6. Place a suitable drain pan under the connection to be disconnected.
7. Using two line wrenches (one to hold the connection and one to turn the fitting),
disconnect the hose or line to be replaced.
Use a brush to clean the fittings of any debris