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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably 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: View Of Brake Hose & Brake Pipe Fitting
    GM497903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

  4. Remove the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Retainer
    GM497902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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
    GM420705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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 inlet port of the brake caliper to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
    11. Fig 4: Locating Brake Hose Retainer Bolt
    GM420704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly and remove the hose.
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