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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Pipe Replacement

Front Brake Pipe Replacement Dual Piston Caliper

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Clean the hose fittings at both ends. Remove all dirt, grease, and other foreign material.

    4. Object Number: 885 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting.
  5. Remove the brake pipe retainer.
  6. Remove the front flex hose support clip nut and bolt.

    7. Object Number: 344866 Size: SH
  7. Remove the ABS sensor wire bracket bolt.

    8. Object Number: 355084 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt and the gaskets.
  9. Remove the front flex hose.

Installation Procedure

    Important: After installation, ensure that the front flex hose is not twisted and that the front flex hose does not contact any of the other components.

  1. Install the front flex hose.

    2. Object Number: 355084 Size: SH
  2. Install new brass gaskets.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the front flex hose to caliper bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).


    Object Number: 344866 Size: SH
  4. Install the ABS sensor wire bracket bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 885 Size: SH
  5. Install the front flex hose support clip bolt and the nut.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  6. Install the brake pipe retainer.
  7. Connect the brake pipe fitting.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  8. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.