Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the brake hose to the caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper?
A:
You can tighten it to 44 Nm (33 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the brake hose to the caliper bolt and 2 new washers to the brake caliper?
A:
You can tighten it to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended type of brake pipe when replacing brake pipes?
A:
You can always use double-walled steel brake pipes when replacing brake pipes.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What tool can be used to disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose?
A:
You can use a backup wrench on the hose fitting.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear brake hose (caliper)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the tire and wheel assembly, the brake hose retaining clip from the brake hose mounting bracket, the brake hose from the mounting bracket, the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper, and the 2 copper brake hose gaskets.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the removal procedure for the pitman's arm?
A:
The procedure is to remove the power steering gear, install the power steering gear into a vise, remove the Pitman Arm nut and washer and remove the pitman's arm.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the power brake booster?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the master cylinder, the power Brake Booster pushrod retaining clip bolt, the power brake booster pushrod retaining clip, the stop lamp switch, the power brake booster nuts, the power brake booster, and the power brake booster gasket.
Q: How many nuts does the Brake Master Cylinder have?