CTS Wagon RWD V6-3.6L (2010)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Intermediate Hose Replacement
Brake Intermediate Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note: The intermediate brake hose assembly is serviced as an assembly.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right 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 hose and the brake pipe fittings.
4. Disconnect the crossover brake pipe fitting (1) from the intermediate brake hose assembly (3).
Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
5. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the brake hose retainer (2) from the rear frame bracket.
6. Disconnect the brake pipe fittings from the intermediate brake hose assembly.
Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
7. Disconnect the brake hose fitting bolt (4) from the brake caliper (1).
8. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Plug the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
9. Place a shop towel on a hard surface.
10. Tap the threaded end of the brake hose fitting bolt on the shop towel to remove the gaskets (3) from the bolt (4)
11. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end (2).
