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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 451210 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fittings.

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

  4. Remove the rear brake pipe (3) from the brake hose (1), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.

    5. Object Number: 451214 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining clip (4) from the brake hose (3).
  6. Remove the brake hose (3) from the bracket (1).

    7. Object Number: 482962 Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear brake hose-to-wheel cylinder bolt (3) from the rear brake hose (2).
  8. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (2). These gaskets may be stuck to the wheel cylinder and/or the brake hose end.
  9. Remove the brake hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important:  Install the NEW copper brake hose gaskets.

  1. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose.

    2. Object Number: 482962 Size: SH
  2. Install the brake hose (2) to the vehicle.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the rear brake hose retaining bolt (3) to the rear brake hose (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 451214 Size: SH
  4. Install the brake hose (3) to the bracket (1).
  5. Install the retainer clip (4) to the brake hose (3).

    6. Object Number: 451210 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear brake pipe (3) to the brake hose (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  7. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  8. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.