Rear Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

NOTE: If both the RH side hose and LH side hose are disconnected at the same time, be sure to place identification marks indicating the position on each side.

HINT:

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

DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the rear flexible hose.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Flexible Hose Union Bolt
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2. Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the brake line while holding the rear flexible hose with a wrench.
  NOTE:
  - Do not bend or damage the brake line.
  - Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Line Using Union Nut Wrench
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3. Remove the clip.
4. Remove the bolt and rear flexible hose from the absorber bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Flexible Hose Bolt
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