Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2385

REAR BRAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT (FRAME TO AXLE - JD9, JF3 W/JL4)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

2

Hose Bracket to Frame Nut

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

3

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fittings.

2. Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

4

Hose to Rear Axle Bolt

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5

Rear Brake Hose Assembly
Procedure:
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
(Pressure) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Hydraulic Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 29: Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Frame to Axle - JD9, JF3 w/JL4)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure: Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle .

CAUTION:

Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

CAUTION:

Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .

1

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting.

2. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Hydraulic Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

REAR BRAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT (CALIPER - JH6, JH7)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

2

Hose Bracket to Frame Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

3

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fittings.

2. Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

4

Hose to Rear Axle Bolt

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5

Rear Brake Hose Assembly
Procedure:
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
(Pressure) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Hydraulic Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado