HHR L4-2.4L (2010)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and brake pipe fitting.
4. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting (2), disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose. Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end and
the brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the hose from the mounting bracket.