Front Brake Hose Replacement for Chevrolet Corvette 2009

Front Brake Hose Replacement JL9, J55

Front Brake Hose Replacement J56

Front Brake Hose Replacement J57

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

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

Caution: Disc brake rotor protectors MUST be installed prior to tire and wheel assembly removal to avoid ceramic brake rotor damage due to contact between the tire and wheel assembly and the rotor. If the ceramic brake rotor is damaged replacement may be required.

2. Install the disc brake rotor protectors and remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



3. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1).

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




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



5. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).

Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

6. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2).
7. Remove the brake hose (3).

1. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and 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 and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to  40 N·m (30 lb ft).



3. Install the brake hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to  10 N·m (89 lb in).



4. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to  18 N·m (13 lb ft).
5. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly and remove the disc brake rotor protectors. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.