Replacing Brake Pipe: Service and Repair for Blazer 4WD V6-43L VIN X 2005
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose Replacement - Front (Single Piston Caliper)
Brake Hose Replacement - Front (Single Piston Caliper)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels assembly.
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.
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 copper gaskets.
1. Install the NEW copper gaskets on the brake hose bolt.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
