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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and the brake pipe fitting.
    Fig 1: Brake Pipe Fitting, Brake Hose And Brake Hose Retainer
    GM2027735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Use a flare nut wrench on the brake pipe fitting (1) and a backup wrench on the brake hose (3) under the brake hose retainer (2) as shown.
  5. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose (3). Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
    Fig 2: Brake Pipe Fitting Disconnected From Brake Hose
    GM2027738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the brake hose retainer.
  7. Remove the brake hose from the strut.
  8. Remove the brake hose-to-caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
  9. Remove the brake hose (3) from the brake caliper.
  10. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
  11. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
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