Buick Regal: Rear Brake Hose Replacement (GNC)
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Brake Dust Warning
WARNING: Brake Fluid Irritant Warning
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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Brake Pipe Fitting(1) - Disconnect.
4. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
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Brake Hose Retainer(1) - Remove.
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Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (1) - Remove.
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NOTE: Do NOT reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (1)@ Brake Hose Fitting (2) - Remove and DISCARD[2x].
8. Plug the caliper inlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
9. Remove the brake hose.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake hose to the vehicle.
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NOTE: Install NEW brake hose fitting gaskets.
Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (1)@ Brake Hose Fitting (2) - Install[2x].
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CAUTION: Fastener Caution
Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
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Brake Hose Retainer(1) - Install.
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Brake Pipe Fitting(1) - Install and tighten 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
6. Bleed the brake system.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
REAR BRAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT (GNQ)
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Brake Dust Warning
WARNING: Brake Fluid Irritant Warning
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Partially remove the rear wheelhouse liner enough to access the rear brake hose fitting.
4.
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Brake Pipe Fitting(1) - Disconnect.
5. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
6.
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Brake Hose Retainer(1) - Remove.
7.
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Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (1) - Remove.
8.
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Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (1)@ Brake Hose Fitting (2) - Remove and DISCARD[2x].
9. Plug the caliper inlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
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Rear Brake Hose(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
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Rear Brake Hose(1) - Install.
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Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (1)@ Brake Hose Fitting (2) - Install NEW[2x].
3.
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CAUTION: Fastener Caution
Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
4.
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Brake Hose Retainer(1) - Install.
5.
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Brake Pipe Fitting(1) - Install and tighten 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
6. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Install.
7. Bleed the brake system.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
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Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
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Hydraulic Brake System Flushing
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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
NOTE: This procedure is not used in Europe.
Special Tools
EN-43953 Ring Compressor - 86 mm
EN-43966 Connecting Rod Guides
EN 45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
1.
Ensure the piston ring end gaps are positioned 90 degrees to each other.
Upper compression
