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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.

    Important:  Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

  4. 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.
  5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
  6. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the upper control arm.
    7. Fig 1: Brake Hose At Upper Control Arm
    G01669043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the steering knuckle.
  8. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
  9. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
    10. Fig 2: Brake Hose At Caliper
    G01669044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
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