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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove 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: Locating Brake Hose Retainer
    GM371703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  4. Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose (3).
  5. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the brake hose retainer (4) from the brake hose (3).
  6. Remove the brake hose (3) from the brake hose bracket (2).
    7. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Hose At Brake Caliper
    GM180313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake hose bolt (4) from the brake caliper (2).
  8. Remove the brake hose (5) from the brake caliper (2).
  9. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
  10. Install a rubber plug into the brake hose bolt hole of the brake caliper in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
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