Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Air in the brake system can cause loss of brakes with possible personal injury.
Notice: Do not allow components to hang from the flexible brake hoses as damage to the hoses may occur. Some brake hoses have protective rings or
covers to prevent direct contact of the hose with other chassis parts. Besides causing possible structural damage to the hose, excessive tension could
cause the hose rings to move out of their proper locations.
Notice: Brake hoses should not be crimped at any point, in order to prevent the loss of brake fluid from any component.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tire and the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Clean the dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and fitting.
4. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting in order to remove the brake pipe from the brake hose at the bracket.
Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.
5. Remove the retainer clip at the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the hose from the bracket.
7. Remove the following items from the caliper (2):
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The brake hose bolt (4)
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The hose (5)
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The two washers (3)
Discard the two washers.
Installation Procedure
