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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  2. Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the brake flexible hose.
    • To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
  3. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket-to-body bolt and the brake flexible hose.
    • To install, tighten bolt to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new copper washers.
    • Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to COMPONENT BLEEDING .