GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 GMC C-Series Medium Duty Truck B7 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Clean the dirt, the grease and the foreign particles from the hose fittings at both ends before removing the master cylinder hose.


    Object Number: 208907 Size: SH
  1. Tilt the cab forward.
  2. Remove the bolts and the washers.
  3. Remove the hose fittings from the caliper.
  4. Remove the nut and washer.
  5. Remove the brake pipe from the brake hose at the junction block.

    6. Object Number: 208901 Size: SH
  6. Remove the brake hose..

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 208901 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the washer and the nut.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the front brake hose nut to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

  2. Install the steel pipes to the junction block.

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


    Object Number: 208907 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the hose is not twisted.

  3. Install the hose fitting to the caliper.
  4. Install the washers and the bolts.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the fitting to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
        • Tighten the mounting bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  5. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .