GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Aveo 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1242048 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the brake line from the brake hose support bracket on the wheel housing.
  3. Remove the E-ring retainer.
  4. Remove the brake hose from the wheelhousing bracket.

    5. Object Number: 1242049 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt from the brake caliper.
  6. Remove the seal rings and the brake hose.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1242049 Size: SH
  1. Install the new brake hose to the caliper with new seal rings and the bolt.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the front brake hose-to-caliper bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1242048 Size: SH
  2. Install the brake hose and the E-ring retainer to the wheelhousing bracket.
  3. Connect the brake line to the brake hose.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the brake line to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  6. Check the brake system for leaks.