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Chevrolet Trax: Rear brake hose replacement (drum brake)

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

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

  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. 152: Left Rear Intermediate Pipe Fitting
Fig. 152: Left Rear Intermediate Pipe Fitting

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

Fig. 153: Brake Hose Retainer
Fig. 153: Brake Hose Retainer

  1. Remove the brake hose retainer (1).

Fig. 154: Rear Brake Rear Pipe Fitting And Rear Brake Hose
Fig. 154: Rear Brake Rear Pipe Fitting And Rear Brake Hose

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

Fig. 155: Brake Hose Retainer
Fig. 155: Brake Hose Retainer

  1. Remove the brake hose retainer (1).
  2. Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the brake hose.

Fig. 156: Brake Hose Retainer
Fig. 156: Brake Hose Retainer

  1. Install the brake hose retainer (1).

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the rear brake hose and tighten the fitting to 18 (13 lb ft).

Fig. 157: Brake Hose Retainer
Fig. 157: Brake Hose Retainer

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

Fig. 158: Left Rear Intermediate Pipe Fitting
Fig. 158: Left Rear Intermediate Pipe Fitting

  1. Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the rear 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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