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Front Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material, or damage to components may occur. Do not install contaminated pads.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. NOTE: Make sure to protect the brake pads from contamination from the brake fluid during the brake flexible hose installation and the brake caliper bleeding.
    • To install, tighten the brake tube fitting to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
    • To install, tighten the brake flexible hose bracket bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
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  3. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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