Front Brake Hose Replacement

Front Brake Hose Replacement (With RPO LNF)

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

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).

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. Disconnect the front brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




4. Remove the front brake hose bracket bolt (1).




5. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
6. Remove the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose (3).
Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.
7. Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure




1. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) with 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the brake hose assembly to the caliper.

Tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




3. Install the front brake hose bracket bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




4. Connect the front brake pipe fitting (1).

Tighten the fitting to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).

5. 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).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).