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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Express 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Rear Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose(s) and brake pipe fitting(s).

    3. Object Number: 161533 Size: SH

    Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

  3. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.

    4. Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.

  4. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.

    5. Object Number: 161566 Size: SH

    Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

  5. Disconnect the rear brake pipes from the junction block on the rear axle and cap or plug the brake pipe fitting ends.
  6. Remove the junction block retaining bolt from the rear axle.
  7. Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 161566 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear brake hose to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the junction block retaining bolt to the rear axle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the junction block retaining bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Uncap or unplug the rear brake pipes and connect the pipes to the junction block on the axle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear brake pipes to the brake hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 161533 Size: SH

    Important: The hose must not be twisted. Make sure the hose is not in contact with any suspension component.

  4. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, install the brake hose into the bracket.
  5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
  6. Connect the brake pipe fitting nut to the brake hose:
    7. • Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
    • Do not bend the bracket or the pipe.

    Tighten
    Tighten the rear brake pipes to the brake hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .