Chevrolet Trax: 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
- 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
![Fig. 98: Brake Pipe Fitting](images/manuals/4484/index438(2).gif)
Fig. 98: Brake Pipe Fitting
- Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the front brake hose.
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
![Fig. 99: Brake Hose Retainer](images/manuals/4484/index439(2).gif)
Fig. 99: Brake Hose Retainer
- Remove the brake hose retainer (1).
![Fig. 100: Brake Hose Grommet](images/manuals/4484/index440(2).gif)
Fig. 100: Brake Hose Grommet
- Release the brake hose grommet (1) from the strut bracket.
![Fig. 101: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt](images/manuals/4484/index441(2).gif)
Fig. 101: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
- Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
NOTE: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
- Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake
hose fitting (3).
- Remove the brake hose.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 102: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt](images/manuals/4484/index442(2).gif)
Fig. 102: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
- 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 .
- Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the
fitting bolt to 40 (30 lb ft).
![Fig. 103: Brake Hose Grommet](images/manuals/4484/index443(2).gif)
Fig. 103: Brake Hose Grommet
- Install the brake hose grommet (1) to the strut bracket.
![Fig. 104: Brake Hose Retainer](images/manuals/4484/index444(2).gif)
Fig. 104: Brake Hose Retainer
- Install the brake hose to the wheelhouse bracket and install the
retainer (1).
![Fig. 105: Brake Pipe Fitting](images/manuals/4484/index445(2).gif)
Fig. 105: Brake Pipe Fitting
- Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the front brake hose and tighten
the fitting to 18 (13 lb ft).
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System
Bleeding (Manual), Hydraulic
Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement
Fig. 106: Left Rear Intermediate Pipe Fitting
Disconnect the left rear interm
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
Fig. 128: Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) And Rear Intermediate Pipe
F
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire a
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic
category.
Circuit/System Des
Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
Return the jack and tools to their
original s