Front Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

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HINT.

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.
REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the front flexible hose from the brake line.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Flexible Hose From Brake Line
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2. Remove the clip and separate the front flexible hose from the body bracket.
3. Remove the bolt and gasket, and remove the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly
NOTE:
- Do not kink or damage the brake line.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the clip or bracket.
Fig 2: Locating Union Bolt And Gasket
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