How to replace the front brake hose 2007 – 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2

Chapter 1:

Open the brake fluid reservoir

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

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Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

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Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 3:

Tips

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Place a container to collect the fluid under the caliper, since the brake fluid may leak out.

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It’s common for the components being removed to be seized up, so don’t hesitate to brush them and to use penetrating oil to make removal easier.

Chapter 4:

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper

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Using a ratchet and a 11 mm socket, unscrew the banjo bolt connecting the hose to the caliper. Then, remove it.

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Remove the old copper gasket from the banjo bolt. You can use a screwdriver to help you.

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Here’s a tip! You can limit brake fluid leakage during this operation by plugging both sides of the banjo bolt with banjo shutter pliers.

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You can also screw the banjo bolt back on the caliper.

Chapter 5:

Remove the ABS sensor

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Using a fork, unclip the ABS sensor cable retaining clip located on the upper control arm.

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Using a ratchet and a 10mm socket, unscrew the bolt holding the ABS sensor cable and brake hose clamp. Then shift the clamp.

Chapter 6:

Remove the brake hose

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Using a wire brush, brush the metal hose connection of the brake hose and spray it with penetrating oil.

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Using a 13 mm open ring wrench, undo the metal hose connector from the brake hose while it is still on its support. Use an 16 mm wrench to keep the brake hose from rotating.

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Then, using pliers, remove the brake hose retaining clip.

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Finish unscrewing the hose.

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You can now remove the hose. Plug the metal hose connector with stopper pliers.

Chapter 7:

Install the new brake hose

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Take the new brake hose.

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Plug the brake hose connector with stopper pliers.

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Remove the shutter pliers from the metal connector. Then insert brake hose from its upper part.

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Screw the metal hose connector back on partway. Then use the wrench to screw it back in until it makes contact.

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Then put the retaining clip back in place. You can use a hammer to help you.

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You can now finish tightening the metal hose connector.

Chapter 8:

Put the ABS sensor back

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Screw the brake hose mounting bracket back on.

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Replace the ABS sensor cable in its slot.

Chapter 9:

Clean

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You can now clean the junction between the metal connector and the brake hose with brake cleaner to remove the brake fluid, which can be corrosive. Then, scrub with fine sandpaper.

Chapter 10:

Screw the brake hose back on the caliper

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Get the new seals and the banjo bolt.

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Put a seal on the banjo bolt and install the assembly on the hose.

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Remove the shutter pliers from the hose. Then put the second gasket on the banjo bolt.

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Screw the banjo bolt, that connects the brake hose to the caliper, back in until it makes contact.

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 11:

Bleed

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When replacing a brake hose, you need to bleed the brake fluid system to remove air from the system.

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After bleeding, remember to clean the caliper-disc assembly with brake cleaner.

Chapter 12:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Chapter 12:

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

Chapter 12:

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

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Operation complete.