Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Front Brake Hose Replacement
Front Brake Hose Replacement
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/Brake Fluid
Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution).
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 the brake pipe fitting.
4. Use a flare nut wrench on the brake pipe fitting (1) and a backup wrench on the brake hose (3) as shown.
