Removal Procedure
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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 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 hose and brake pipe fittings.
- Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting end (1), disconnect the brake pipe fitting (2) from the brake hose (1), then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
- Remove the brake hose retaining clip (3) from the hose mounting bracket.
- Remove the brake hose (1) from the mounting bracket.
- Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
- Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
IMPORTANT:
Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.