Front Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
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.
1. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring retainer.
2. Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
  - To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
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Remove the brake caliper flow bolts and the brake hose. Discard the washers.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

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