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Rear 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 flare nut connecting brake tube and hose, then withdraw lock spring.
  4. Remove connecting bolt and disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Flare Nut, Lock Spring And Connecting Bolt
    G04906695Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.