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Front Brake Piping and Hose: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
  • All hoses must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
  • Cover the open end of lines and hoses when disconnecting to prevent entrance of dirt.
  1. Connect transparent vinyl tube and container to air bleeder valve.
  2. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing brake pedal.
    Fig 1: Bleeding Brake System
    G04878189Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove the flare nut connecting the brake tube and hose, then withdraw the lock spring.
  4. Remove the connecting bolt and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper assembly.
  5. Remove lock springs from the mounting portion of the brake tube and the mounting portion of the strut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose, Flare Nut And Lock Spring
    G04906692Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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