Rear Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
REMOVE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Disconnect the brake tube (labeled A) from the flexible hose with SST while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
  SST 09023-00101
  NOTE:
  - Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
  - Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.
    
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Tube (Labeled A) From Flexible Hose With SST
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the clip (labeled B).
3. Remove the union bolt and gasket(s), and then remove the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Flexible Hose From Disc Brake Cylinder
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002