Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Brake hose

Replacement: brake hose – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Wire bore brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake caliper guide pin grease
                    
                      Specialised brake caliper piston grease
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      11 mm combination spanner
                    
                      11 mm flare nut wrench
                    
                      11 mm flare nut socket
                    
                      14 mm combination spanner
                    
                      14 mm flare nut socket
                    
                      11 mm socket
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      18 mm socket
                    
                      19 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Adjustable pliers
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Slotted screwdriver
                    
                      Fluid drain pan
                    
                      Brake hose clamp
                    
                      Fluid line stopper
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: brake hose – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Follow the maintenance intervals, recommendations, and requirements for using the part as specified by the manufacturer.
For both the brake hoses and the caliper components, the replacement procedure is identical for the left and right sides of the axle.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: brake hose – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 5

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: brake hose – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box. AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel fasteners.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Prepare a fluid drain pan.
Step 9

Clean the areas where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake pipe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Detach the brake hose from the bracket on the suspension strut.
Step 11

Attach the brake hose clamp to the brake hose.
Step 12

Loosen the fastener that connects the brake hose to the brake caliper. Use an 14 mm combination spanner.
Step 13

Unscrew the nut fitting connecting the brake pipe to the brake hose. Use an 11 mm combination spanner.
Step 14

Block off the brake pipe. Use a fluid line stopper.
Step 15

Remove the brake hose from the bracket on the body.
Step 16

Remove the brake hose clamp from the brake hose.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Step 18

Attach the new brake hose to the brake caliper by screwing the brake hose nut fitting into the hole in the caliper.
Step 19

Securely tighten the brake hose connection to the brake caliper. Use a 14 mm flare nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 14 N·m.
Step 20

Install the brake hose into the bracket on the body.
Step 21

Remove the fluid line stopper from the brake pipe.
Step 22.1

Screw the brake pipe nut fitting into the brake hose and tighten it. Use an 11 mm flare nut wrench.

Step 22.2

Use an 11 mm flare nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 44 N·m.
Step 23

Secure the brake hose in the bracket on the suspension strut.
Step 24

Remove the brake bleeder screw cap.
Step 25

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 26

Loosen the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm combination spanner.
Step 27

Press the brake pedal several times to remove any air from the system.

Replacement: brake hose – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box. Professionals recommend:
Monitor the brake fluid level while bleeding: it should not fall below the Min mark on the brake fluid reservoir. Top up with fresh brake fluid if necessary.You can find detailed instructions on how to bleed the brake system in our other video: https://youtu.be/JTFNlg0uUp0
Step 28

Screw in the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm combination spanner.
Step 29

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 30

Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 9 N·m.
Step 31

Reattach the brake bleeder screw cap.
Step 32

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 33

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 34

Install the wheel.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 35

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Lower the car and tighten the wheel fasteners in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 19 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 142 N·m.
Step 37

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 38

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 39

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 40

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 41

Close the bonnet.

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