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Brake Hoses: Removal

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fitting.
    4. NOTE: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  4. Using a back-up 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.
  5. Remove the brake hose retainer from the brake hose at the hose bracket.
  6. Remove the brake hose from the hose bracket.
  7. Remove the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt from the caliper.
  8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  9. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
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