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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Optra 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Rear Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1289921 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the brake hose retainer.
  3. Disconnect the brake pipe line from the disc brake hose.

    4. Object Number: 1289929 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear disc brake hose retainer and the brake hose from the bracket on the steering knuckle shaft.

    5. Object Number: 1289930 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear disc brake hose from the caliper.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1289921 Size: SH
  1. Connect the brake pipe line to the brake hose.

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

  2. Install the retainer onto the rear brake hose bracket from the wheel house.

    3. Object Number: 1289930 Size: SH
  3. Install the rear disc brake hose to the caliper.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear disc brake hose-to-caliper bolt to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear disc brake hose and retainer on the bracket on the steering knuckle shaft.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  7. Inspect the brake system for leaks.