LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution).
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid
Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice).
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fitting.
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
4. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the hose from the bracket.
7. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose (2) from the brake caliper.
9. Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.
10. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (4). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the brake hose in the vehicle.
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (4).
