Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Rear Brake Pressure Hose, Replace  

Unscrew cover from brake fluid reservoir. Top up brake fluid reservoir to "MAX" and close with commercially available dummy cover.     Remove, Disconnect    All Models except Model 71 (Combo)   Remove both locking plates. Unscrew brake lines from brake pressure hose and remove brake pressure hose from bracket.     Install, Connect

Insert new brake pressure hose in bracket without twisting and attach to brake lines - 16 Nm / 12 lbf. ft. Install locking plates.     Inspect    Bleed brake system and check for leaks - see operation "Brake System, Bleed and Check for Leaks".

 

For Model 71 (Combo)     Remove, Disconnect    Unscrew brake line from brake pressure hose at bracket on rear axle body and on vehicle underbody. Remove locking plates (arrows). Remove brake pressure hose from bracket.   When replacing one brake pressure hose, visually inspect the opposite brake pressure hose. Note the different union bolts M 10/M 12.     Install, Connect

Insert brake pressure hose and fasten; the flat side of the brake pressure hose must be inserted in bracket without twisting. Attach brake line and tighten - tightening torque 16 Nm / 12 lbf. ft. Install locking plates.     Inspect    Bleed brake system and check for leaks - see operation "Brake System, Bleed and Check for Leaks".