TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2002)
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Important: The following service procedure covers vehicles equipped with both the single and dual piston calipers.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and the brake pipes.
4. Using a backup wrench on the brake pipe fitting, disconnect the brake pipe from the brake hose hose.
Important: Install a plug or cap in the brake pipe to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
5. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the flex brake hose at the frame.
6. Remove the front brake hose retainer at the frame bracket.
7. Remove the hose front flex brake hose bolt and gaskets from the brake caliper.
8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
9. Remove the copper gaskets from the brake hose bolt. These gaskets maybe stick to the brake caliper or the brake hose bolt
Installation Procedure
Important: DO NOT reuse the old copper gaskets. Always use NEW metal copper gaskets.
