OEM Chevrolet HHR Brake Line

Chevrolet HHR Brake Line Parts and Q&A

• Flex Hose, Front
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  Q: How to Service and Repair Brake Lines Using the J 45405 Pipe Flaring Tool Kit on Chevrolet HHR?

  A:

  The J 45405 tool kit (J 45405) lets you fix brake pipes but needs double-walled steel brake pipe to prevent brake failure. Look at where the brake pipe needs repairs before unhooking it from any retainers when needed. Choose an unobstructed area away from bends and mounting points when cutting brake pipe. Then take the accurate measurement for the replacement section by accounting for the necessary flare length according to pipe diameter. Chop the brake pipe straight as shown by the J 45405 (J 45405) tool piping cutter before removing the sectioned pipe. Use brake pipe and tube nut sizes that fit and remove nylon coating from the flare end with J 45405's coating stripper. Also healthy the pipe ends with the included J 45405 de-burring tool. Put in the tube nuts, clean both the brake pipe and J 45405 hardware. Then get ready to flare the pipe end by taking out the die clamping screw and placing the die halves. Put the tube end into each die section and screw the clamp tight before applying the forming rod to produce the flare result. Check the flare for right dimensions before using the brake pipe bending tool to adjust the new pipe as needed. Connect the pipe system with proper joints at the vehicle then mount it to retainers while bleeding brake fluid through the hydraulic system. Check the brake pipe flares for leaks when the engine runs during brake application.
• Flex Hose
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  Q: How to replace the front brake line on Chevrolet HHR?

  A:

  In order to replace the front brake hose, lift and support the vehicle after removing the tire and wheel assembly. Both the braked hose ends and the brake pipe fitting must be cleaned of dirt and foreign material. It is recommended to use a back up wrench on the hose fitting and to disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, plugging or capping both ends, to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Depress the brake caliper retaining pin spring to compress the brake caliper piston to its maximum extension, then remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt and the brake hose-to-caliper bolt from the brake caliper, then slide brake hose from brake caliper out. Throw away the 2 copper brake hose gaskets, which might stick to the brake caliper or on the brake hose end and plug/open hole on the brake caliper and the brake hose. For installation, unscrew the caps or plugs from the openings, and when you do, be sure to install new copper brake hose gaskets . Mount the gaskets and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose and install the brake hose-to-brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper using 44 n.m (33 lb ft). Then, secure the front brake hose bracket holding bolt with 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Take off the caps or plugs from the brake pipe fitting end and brake hose end, join the brake pipe fitting to the front brake hose by the use of a back up wrench on brake hose fitting, tighten to 21 n.m (15 lb ft). Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly taking care that the hose does not rub against any side of the suspension during extreme right and left turning process; in case it does, take the hose out and fix the condition. Finally, bleed the hydraulic brake system and reduce the vehicle.