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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Tahoe - 4WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove all dirt, grease, or other foreign material from the hose fittings.

    4. Object Number: 367084 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the hose from the brake pipe at the frame.
  5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
  6. Remove the brake hose bolt from the frame.
  7. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the upper control arm.
  8. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the steering knuckle.

    9. Object Number: 367082 Size: SH
  9. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt and the compression washers at the caliper.
  10. Remove the brake hose.
  11. Discard the washers.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 367082 Size: SH
  1. Install the brake hose. Do not twist the hose when installing the hose.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the brake hose mounting bolt and new compression washers at the caliper.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 367084 Size: SH
  3. Install the brake hose bolt and the bracket to the steering knuckle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the brake hose bolt and the bracket to the upper control arm.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the brake hose bolt to the frame.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  6. Install the brake hose retaining clip.
  7. Connect the brake pipe.

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

  8. Bleed the brake system. Refer to in Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure Antilock Brake Systems.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Remove the safety stands.
  11. Lower the vehicle.