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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 PJJ 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 583975 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the front brake pipe (2) from the front brake hose (3).
  4. Plug the front brake pipe (2) to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  5. Remove the front brake hose retaining clip (4) from the front brake hose (3).
  6. Remove the front brake hose (3) from the front brake hose bracket (1).

    7. Object Number: 583978 Size: SH
  7. Remove the front brake hose retaining bolt (1) from the front brake caliper (3).
  8. Remove the front brake hose gaskets (4). Discard the front brake hose gaskets (4).
  9. Remove the front brake hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 583978 Size: SH
  1. Install new front brake hose gaskets (4) to the front brake hose (2).
  2. Install the front 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 front brake hose retaining bolt (1) to the front brake caliper (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolt to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 583975 Size: SH
  4. Install the front brake hose retaining clip (4) to the front brake hose (3).

    5. Important: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted. Make sure the brake hose is not in contact with any suspension components.

  5. Connect the front brake pipe (2) to the front brake hose (3).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the front brake pipe to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

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