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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fitting.
    3. IMPORTANT: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  3. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
  4. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the hose from the bracket.
    6. Fig 1: Brake Hose, Brake Caliper & Gaskets
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  6. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
  7. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  8. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
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