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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .
NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice .
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.
    4. Fig 1: Brake Hose Bolt
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    IMPORTANT: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  4. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
  5. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake hose.
    6. Fig 2: Brake Hose Bolt At Brake Caliper
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  6. Remove the brake hose 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 housing or the brake hose end.
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