Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)

Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)
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 fitting.
4. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting (2), disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose. Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the hose from the mounting bracket.




7. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the copper brake hose gaskets (2) from the brake hose (3).
Discard the copper brake hose gaskets.
9. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose (3) to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose.

Note: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2).

2. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the copper brake hose gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper.

Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).




4. Install the brake hose to the brake hose mounting bracket. Align the hose fitting with the notch in the bracket.
5. Install the hose retaining clip (3) onto the hose fitting at the hose bracket.
6. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, connect the brake pipe fitting at the rear brake hose.

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

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