C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose Replacement- Front
Brake Hose Replacement- Front
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fitting.
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
3. 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.
4. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
5. Remove the hose from the bracket.
6. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
7. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
8. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
Installation Procedure
Important: Install 2 New copper brake hose gaskets.
1. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and the 2 new washers to the brake caliper.
Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Important: The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with any suspension component.
3. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket.
4. Install the brake hose retaining clip to the hose mounting bracket.
