Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hoses and brake pipe fitting.
- Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
Do not bend the brake pipe or the bracket.
- Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
- Remove the hose from the bracket.
- Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake hose (2) from the brake caliper.
- Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (4). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
IMPORTANT:
Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.