GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 891667  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle on the hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  3. Object Number: 891669  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. Plug the opening in the caliper to avoid fluid loss and contamination.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 891669  Size: SH
  1. Install the brake hose-to-brake pipe.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose-to-brake pipe to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 891667  Size: SH
  3. Install the brake hose to the caliper. When installing to the caliper, use new washers.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the brake hose-to-caliper to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  5. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  6. Notice: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

  7. Position the wheel onto the hub.
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.