Front Brake Hose Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Acadia, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Hose

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Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning . WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Brake Pipe Fitting CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose fitting when disconnecting and connecting the brake pipe fitting. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination. Tighten 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
2	Brake Hose Bracket Bolt Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
3	Brake Hose Fitting Bolt Tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
4	Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (Qty: 2) Procedure Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets. Install 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets.
5	Brake Hose Procedure Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) , Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) .