Front Brake Hose Replacement for Chevrolet Cobalt 2009

Front Brake Hose Replacement With RPO LNF

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



3. Disconnect the front brake pipe fitting (1).

Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




4. Remove the front brake hose bracket bolt (1).



5. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
6. Remove the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose (3).

Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.

7. Remove the brake hose.

1. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) with 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the brake hose assembly to the caliper.

Tighten
Tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).




3. Install the front brake hose bracket bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Connect the front brake pipe fitting (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Front Brake Hose Replacement Without RPO LNF