OEM Chevrolet Uplander Brake Line

Chevrolet Uplander Brake Line Parts and Q&A

• Flex Hose, Front Passenger Side
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  Q: How to replace the front brake line on Chevrolet Uplander?

  A:

  Start by raising the vehicle to work safely and remove the tire plus wheel assembly from their position. Wipe away dirt from brake hose fittings before adding a rubber plug to the open brake pipe fitting to avoid fluid loss. A flat-bladed tool releases the brake hose retainer from the brake hose so you can pull out the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose. First disconnect the brake hose bracket from its position then gently pull out the brake hose from its mounting point. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper before detaching the brake hose from the caliper. Insert a rubber stopper into the bolt opening on the brake caliper to hold fluid in while you get rid of the two copper brake hose gaskets that could stick when you separate them from the brace or end. To assemble install the prepared new copper brake hose gaskets onto the brake hose before attaching the brake hose bolt. Screw the brake hose bolt to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) and make sure the hose flows straight without bends toward the brake hose bracket's notch. Set the brake hose on the bracket properly then fasten it through the hose retainer. Install the brake pipe fitting onto the brake hose before tightening it to 21 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) while keeping the rubber cap removed. Do not put the vehicle in motion before having full brake control due to air trapped in the brake system that may cause failure. Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly on the car and lower the vehicle after you bleed brake fluid from the caliper through the bleeder valve.
• Flex Hose
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  Q: How to replace the rear brake line for disc brakes on Chevrolet Uplander?

  A:

  After raising your vehicle and securing support you must take off the tire and wheel to work on the rear brake hose for disc brakes. You need to wash the brake hose and brake pipe connection areas before covering the open brake pipe port to avoid leak. By using a back up wrench take out the brake hose from the brake pipe fitting while being careful not to deform the brake pipe or support system. Insert a flat-bladed tool to remove the brake hose retainer clip and disconnect the brake hose from its bracket and the brake caliper by removing the bolt. Put apart the caliper's brake hose gaskets made of copper and plug the brake hose bolt opening to stop fluid leaks. Unplug the rubber seal to put new copper brake hose gaskets on the brake hose fitting and fasten the brake hose bolt with gaskets in place. Turn the brake hose bolt at the rear brake caliper to 43 nm using a torque wrench. Keep the hose straight and undistorted to match the brake bracket notch. Fit the brake hose retainer back on its place then connect the brake hose to the tube fitting by removing the cap and tightening to 21nm (15 ft. Lbs.). End the process by bleeding the brakes then putting back the wheel and tire followed by lowering the vehicle.