Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
CAUTION: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
Remove the wheel & tire.
Remove the brake hose clip (A).
Front

Fig 1: Locating Front Brake Hose Clip
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Rear

Fig 2: Locating Rear Brake Hose Clip
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Disconnect the brake tube by loosening the tube flare nut (B).
Tightening torque:

12.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt (C).
Tightening torque:

24.5 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

Front

Fig 3: Locating Front Brake Hose Bolt
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Rear

Fig 4: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bolt
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