GM 19366760
Flex Hose, Front Driver Side

Before working on the front brake hose you must lift the vehicle and put supports under it while taking off both the tire and wheel. Clear all contamination from the hose and pipe fittings before putting on a rubber cap or plug over the exposed brake pipe end. Push away the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose using a flat tool to take out the brake hose retainer. Take out both copper brake hose gaskets and discard them due to potential adherence to the caliper or hose end. Place a new rubber stopper into the brake hose bolt opening of the brake caliper to avoid fluid escape. Take off the hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly then pull out the hose. Before installing the brake hose bolt put a new copper brake hose gasket into the bolt hole. Insert the brake hose bolt into the brake caliper with new gaskets and fasten it at 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.) torque while making sure the hose remains straight. Push the brake hose into the bracket holder and fasten it with the retaining mechanism. Install the brake hose end to the brake pipe by putting the rubber cap back and tightening it to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.). Secure the hose bracket to the strut assembly with its bolt and tighten to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). End the process by letting brake fluid flow out of the caliper bleeder and then install the wheel assembly before lowering the car.

Square and to the correct length, advancing the tool slightly per turn without forcing it.

Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings, and install a rubber cap or plug on the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Any lubricant traces.

Cut the pipe square and to the correct length with a hacksaw.

Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained, as air in the brake system can lead to loss of brakes and potential personal injury.

Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose and cap the fitting end.

Tighten it to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.), ensuring the hose is not twisted or kinked.

Wrench tighten the forcing screw until it bottoms out, avoiding over-tightening.

Raise and support the vehicle, then remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Clean any dirt from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings, and install a rubber cap or plug on the exposed brake pipe fitting.

A flat-bladed tool.

Use a flat-bladed tool to remove it.

Between 6.92 mm and 7.28 mm (0.272 inch and 0.286 inch).

Remove the rubber cap from the brake pipe fitting and connect it to the brake hose, tightening it to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

Bleed the brake caliper at the bleeder screw, reinstall the tire and wheel assembly, and lower the vehicle.

Tighten the clamping nut securely, then wrench tighten the forcing screw until it bottoms out, avoiding over-tightening.

Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper and the hose itself, discarding the two copper brake hose gaskets that may be stuck to the caliper or hose end.

Discard the two copper brake hose gaskets that may adhere to the brake caliper or brake hose end.

Inspect the section of the brake pipe to be replaced and release it from the retainers.

Raise and support the vehicle, then remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Proper routing and retention of the replacement pipes should be ensured.

Remove the rubber cap from the brake pipe fitting and connect it to the brake hose, tightening it to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

Remove the rubber plug, ensuring to use NEW copper brake hose gaskets, assemble the brake hose bolt with the gaskets, and attach it to the brake caliper, tightening it to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper and the brake hose itself, discarding the two copper brake hose gaskets that may be stuck to the caliper or hose end.

Obtain the correct size pipe and steel fitting nuts based on the outside diameter of the pipe.

Back the clamping nut out of the J 29803-A and disassemble the clamping nut and collet assembly.

Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose and cap the fitting end.