Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose Replacement - Rear
Brake Hose Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fitting.
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
4. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.
5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
6. Remove the hose from the bracket.
7. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
3. Remove the brake hose (2) from the brake caliper.
9. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (4). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
Installation Procedure
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (4).
1. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (4), and the brake hose bolt (1) to the brake hose (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt (1) to the brake caliper.
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Tighten the brake hose to brake caliper bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
3. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket.
