OEM Chevrolet SSR Brake Line

Chevrolet SSR Brake Line Parts and Q&A

• Flex Hose, Rear
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  Q: How to Service and Repair Brake Lines Using the J 45405 Brake Line Flaring Kit on Chevrolet SSR?

  A:

  To service and repair the brake pipes, use the J 45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit (J 45405) and remember to attend to safety precautions on brake fluid irritants and the use of double-walled steel brake pipes to avoid system failure. Start by examining the point at which the brake pipe to be replaced sits and unhinge from the retainers as required. Measure the length of the pipe to replace the length to be replaced including the bends then the additional length needed for flare this is to make sure that the end to be flared should be cut squarely in a 90-degree angle. Sharp the brake pipe to the specified length with the help of the pipe cutter that comes with J 45405 before removing the cut sectioned pipe. Choose the right brake pipe and tube nuts and strip your nylon coating from the end you are going to flare with the coating stripping tool that is part of the J 45405, and de-burr the inside and outside diameter using the de-burring tool that comes with the kit. Mount the tube nuts, clean the brake pipe and the J 45405, free of contaminants, and prepare to flare the pipe by loosening the die clamping screw and inserting the die halves into die cage. Push the prepared end of the pipe into the dies, tighten the clamping screw, and work at creating flare with the help of forming mandrel. Following flaring, examine the shape and diameter of flare and form the new pipe using an appropriate brake pipe bending equipment if needed. Fit the pipe to the vehicle using the correct unions, attach it to the retainers, bleed out the brake hydraulic system and finish off by checking for leaks, start the engine and press the brakes.
• Flex Hose, Front Passenger Side
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  Q: How to replace the front brake line on Chevrolet SSR?

  A:

  First disconnect the brake hose bolt from the frame. A rubber seal blocks moisture from entering the brake system at the end of brake pipe fittings. Subsequently disengage the bolt that connects the brake caliper assembly to the brake hose before pulling out the hose from its position. Take away metal gaskets attached to brake caliper or brake hose tips before discarding copper gaskets. Use fresh copper gaskets during installation for the brake hose and bolt pair before fitting the brake hose bolt into the brake caliper unit. Thread in the brake hose to the brake caliper and fasten the brake hose bolt using 44 nm (33 ft. Lbs.) torque setting. Fasten the brake hose bolt back onto the frame and secure it at 20 nm force (18 ft. Lbs.). Place the rubber plug aside from the brake pipe fitting then join the brake pipe to the brake hose tight enough at 20 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Top up your brake fluid reservoir and run a hydraulic brake system bleeding before installing the front tires and wheels below your car.