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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and 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 the brake pipe fittings.
    4. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Brake Hose
    GM497900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  4. Remove the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Hose From Brake Hose Bracket
    GM420702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the brake hose retainer from the brake hose.
  6. Remove the brake hose from the brake hose bracket.
    7. Fig 3: Brake Hose To Caliper View
    GM420701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake hose bolt from the brake caliper.
  8. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  9. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
  10. Plug the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
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