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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper, Brake Hose Banjo Bolts & Brake Hose Gaskets
    GM451132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the caps or plugs from the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose.
    2. NOTE: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
  2. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2), and the brake hose bolt (1), to the brake hose (3).
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the brake hose-to-brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Front Brake Hose
    GM1219618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake hose to the strut with the brake hose nut (4) and tighten the nut to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
  5. Remove the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end.
  6. Install the brake hose to the brake hose body bracket.
  7. Install the brake hose retainer (2) over the anti-rotation tabs of the brake hose (3).
  8. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the brake hose (3).
  9. Use a backup wrench on the brake hose (3).
  10. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  11. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hose in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
  12. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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