Front Brake Hose: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and the brake pipe fittings.
- Remove the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose. See Fig 1 . Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the brake hose retainer from the brake hose. Remove the brake hose from the brake hose bracket. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the brake hose 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 and/or the brake hose end. Install a rubber plug into the brake hose bolt hole of the brake caliper in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.