Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
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.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice
2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper.
Tighten the bolt to 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Important: The brake hose must not be twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension component.
3. Install the brake hose into the mounting bracket
4. Install the brake hose retaining clip.
5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
6. Connect the brake pipe fitting end to the brake hose:
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Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end (1).
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Do not bend the mounting bracket or the brake pipe.
Tighten the brake pipe fitting end to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
Important: Ensure that the brake hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension or the tire/wheel assembly. If the brake hose makes
contact remove the brake hose and correct the condition.
9. Lower the vehicle.
Rear (Jounce)
Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Jounce)
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
Notice:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.
4. Using 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.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the jounce hose from the bracket.
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
7. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
8. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
9. Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.
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.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice
2. Install the brake hose to the caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper.
Tighten the bolt to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
Important: The brake hose must not be twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension component.
