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Removal And Installation

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    WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
  2. Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and discard the 2 copper washers.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Install new copper washers.
  3. Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the brake flexible hose.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the bracket bolt and the brake flexible hose.
    • To install, tighten bolt to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  7. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.