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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and cause corrosion to electrical components. If any brake fluid comes in contact with painted surfaces, immediately flush the area with water. If any brake fluid comes in contact with electrical connections, wiring, or cables, use a clean shop cloth to wipe away the fluid.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 373244 Size: SH
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the front brake hose and the front brake hose fitting (4).
  4. Remove the front brake pipe from the front brake hose.
    5. • Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
    • Do not bend the front brake hose bracket (2) or front brake pipe.
  5. Remove the brake hose retainer from the hose fitting at the brake hose bracket.
  6. Remove the brake hose (5) from the brake hose bracket (3).
  7. Remove the following components from the front brake caliper (4):
    8. • The brake hose fitting (2)
    • The brake hose clip bolt (1)
    • Two brake hose fitting gaskets
    • Discard the two old brake hose fitting gaskets.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 373244 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the brake hose bolt (1) threads with clean brake fluid.
  2. Install the following components to the front caliper (4):
    3. • The brake hose fitting (2)
    • The brake hose clip bolt (1)
    • Two new brake hose fitting gaskets

    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.

  3. Ensure that the hose fitting flange engages the front caliper orientation ledge.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front brake hose fitting to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  4. Install the brake hose (5) into the brake hose bracket (3). Ensure that there are no kinks in the brake hose.
  5. Install the brake hose retainer at the brake hose bracket.
  6. Install the front brake pipe to the brake hose.
  7. Install the brake hose retainer.
  8. Secure the retainer to the brake hose bracket using the screw.
    9. • Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting. Ensure that the brake hose does not contact any part of the suspension.
    • Inspect the hose in the extreme right and extreme left turn conditions.

    Tighten
    Tighten the front brake hose clip bolt (1) to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

  9. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  10. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower vehicle.