Chevrolet Trax: Rear brake hose replacement (disc brake)
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 and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
Fig. 159: Left Rear Intermediate Pipe Fitting
- Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the rear brake hose.
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Fig. 160: Brake Hose Retainer
- Remove the brake hose retainer (1).
Fig. 161: 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. 162: 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. 163: Brake Hose Retainer
- Install the brake hose to the wheelhouse bracket and install the
retainer (1).
Fig. 164: Left Rear Intermediate Pipe Fitting
- Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the rear 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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WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution .
CAUTION: Only use products that comply with GM specifications and c
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution .
CAUTION: Only use products that comply with GM specifications and c
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution .
Inspect the brake fluid for the following conditions, indicating
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Special Tools
CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH)
EL-47966 Multi Diagnostic Interface MDI
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools and Equipment.
The CH-51450-NVH Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (w/NVH) is an automotive
oscilloscope which receives input
from an attached ac
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 provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault