Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle)

Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle)
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution).

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and brake pipe fittings.
4. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fittings from the brake hose. Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting ends and the brake hose ends to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clips (1) from the hose mounting brackets.
6. Remove the hose from the mounting brackets.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake hose to the brake hose mounting brackets. Align the hose fittings with the notch in the brackets.
2. Install the hose retaining clips (1) onto the hose fittings at the hose brackets.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, connect the brake pipe fittings at the rear brake hose.

Tighten the fittings to 21 Nm (15 lb ft).

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Rear Brake Caliper - Cobalt SS) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.