9-7X V8-5.3L (2005)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution).
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid
Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice).
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 the all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.
4. Using a backup wrench, remove the rear brake hose from the brake pipe.
Important: Installing a rubber plug and/or cap fitting to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends will prevent brake fluid loss and
contamination.
5. Install the rubber plug and/or cap on the rear brake pipe fitting.
6. Remove the brake line bolt at the frame.
