H2 V8-6.2L (2008)
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Caliper)
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution) .
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid
Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice) .
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair)
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3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end and brake pipe fitting.
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
4. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting end (1), disconnect the brake pipe fitting end (2) from the brake hose (1) then cap or plug the brake
pipe fitting end.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the brake hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the brake hose (1) from the mounting bracket.
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.
Installation Procedure
Important: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.
