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Chevrolet Trax: Front brake hose replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Brakes / Hydraulic Brakes / Repair instructions / Front brake hose replacement

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

Fig. 98: Brake Pipe Fitting
Fig. 98: Brake Pipe Fitting

  1. Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the front brake hose.
  2. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig. 99: Brake Hose Retainer
Fig. 99: Brake Hose Retainer

  1. Remove the brake hose retainer (1).

Fig. 100: Brake Hose Grommet
Fig. 100: Brake Hose Grommet

  1. Release the brake hose grommet (1) from the strut bracket.

Fig. 101: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
Fig. 101: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt

  1. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).

NOTE: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

  1. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3).
  2. Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 102: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
Fig. 102: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt

  1. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the fitting bolt to 40 (30 lb ft).

Fig. 103: Brake Hose Grommet
Fig. 103: Brake Hose Grommet

  1. Install the brake hose grommet (1) to the strut bracket.

Fig. 104: Brake Hose Retainer
Fig. 104: Brake Hose Retainer

  1. Install the brake hose to the wheelhouse bracket and install the retainer (1).

Fig. 105: Brake Pipe Fitting
Fig. 105: Brake Pipe Fitting

  1. Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the front brake hose and tighten the fitting to 18 (13 lb ft).
  2. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual), Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
  3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

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