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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SRX 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Brake Intermediate Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: The intermediate brake hose assembly is serviced as an assembly.

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and the brake pipe fittings.

    4. Object Number: 753084 Size: SH

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

  4. Disconnect the crossover brake pipe fitting (1) from the intermediate brake hose assembly (3) and cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
  5. Lift the retaining clip (2) over the end of the brake hose.
  6. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the brake hose retainer (2) from the rear frame assembly.
  7. Disconnect the (2) brake pressure modulator valve (BMPV) brake pipe fittings from the intermediate brake hose assembly and cap or plug the brake pipe fitting ends.

    8. Object Number: 752743 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the brake hose to caliper bolt (4) from the brake caliper (1).
  9. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  10. Place a shop towel on a hard surface.
  11. Tap the threaded end of the brake hose to caliper bolt (4) on the shop towel to remove the gasket (3) from the bolt (4)
  12. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper (1) and/or the brake hose end (2).

    13. Object Number: 833132 Size: SH
  13. Remove the intermediate brake hose assembly mounting nuts (1) from the studs.
  14. Remove the intermediate brake hose assembly (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 833132 Size: SH

    Caution: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.

  1. Install the intermediate brake hose assembly (2) to the mounting studs.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the intermediate brake hose assembly mounting nuts (1) to the mounting studs.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate brake hose assembly mounting nuts to 14 N·m (124 lb in).

  3. Remove the caps and/or plugs from the (2) (BPMV) to intermediate brake pipe fittings.
  4. Connect the (2) (BMPV) brake pipe fittings to the intermediate brake hose assembly.
  5. Remove the rubber plug from the brake hose to caliper bolt hole of the brake caliper.

    6. Object Number: 752743 Size: SH

    Note: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.

  6. Assemble the brake hose (2), the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3), and the brake hose bolt (4) to the brake hose (2).
  7. Install the brake hose (2) to caliper bolt (4) to the brake caliper (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 753084 Size: SH
  8. Remove the rubber cap and/or plug from the crossover brake pipe end.
  9. Using a flat-bladed tool, install the brake hose retainer (2) to the rear frame assembly.
  10. Connect the crossover brake pipe fitting (1) to the intermediate brake hose assembly (3).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  11. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  13. Lower the vehicle.