Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Drum Brake)

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Brakes / Drum Brakes / Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Drum Brake)

Removal Procedure

Warning:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning.

Warning:

Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the brake pipe fittings (1) from the brake hose.
Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Remove the brake hose locking clips (1).
Remove the brake hose.

Installation Procedure

Install the brake hose to the brackets on the rear and axle and floor panel.

Install the brake hose locking clips (1).

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Connect the brake pipe fittings (1) to the brake hose and tighten to 18 Y (13 lb ft)
.
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacki ...

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Liftin ...

Other materials:

Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outs ...

Front Floor Console Cover Replacement (Automatic Transmission)
Front Floor Console Cover Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Floor Console Cover Assembly Procedures Apply the parking brake. Move the shifter from ?€?Park?€? to the ?€?Neutral?€? position. ...

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Rem ...

0.006