Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN 8 (2004)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Clean the brake hose and the fittings.
4. Loosen the brake hose to brake pipe fitting.
5. Remove the brake hose retainer.
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.
6. Remove the brake hose from the brake pipe.
7. Install a cap or a plug to the brake pipe fitting in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
8. Remove the bolt (1) from the bracket.
9. Remove the brake hose from the bracket.
10. Remove the fitting (2) from the caliper.
11. Remove the brake hose (1) from the caliper.
12. Remove and discard the brake hose gasket.
13. Install a cap or a plug to the caliper in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove the cap or the plug from the caliper.
2. Install the following components to the caliper:
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A NEW brake hose gasket
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The fitting (2)
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The brake hose (1)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Tighten the fitting.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 29 N.m (21.4 lb ft).
4. Install the brake hose (4) to the bracket.
5. Install the bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 29 N.m (21.4 lb ft).
6. Remove the cap or the plug from the brake pipe.
7. Install the brake hose and the retainer to the brake pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 15.2 N.m (11.21 lb ft).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Notice: Refer to Filling the Master Cylinder Notice in Cautions and Notices.
8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding. See: Service and Repair
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.
