GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Epica 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1256208 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the brake line from the brake hose support bracket on the wheel housing on each side of the vehicle.
  3. Remove the retainer.
  4. Remove the brake hose from the wheel housing bracket.

    5. Object Number: 1256209 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retainer and disconnect the brake hose at the steering knuckle shaft bracket.

    6. Object Number: 1256212 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt from the brake caliper.
  7. Remove the ring seals and the disc brake hose.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256212 Size: SH
  1. Install the new disc brake hose to the caliper with the new seal rings and the bolt.

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


    Object Number: 1256209 Size: SH
  2. Connect the brake hose at the steering knuckle shaft bracket and install the retainer.

    3. Object Number: 1256208 Size: SH
  3. Connect the brake line to the brake hose on the wheel housing bracket on each side of the vehicle and install the retainer.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the brake line fittings 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.