Rear Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
3. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and then remove the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder.
      Fig 1: Locating Union Bolt

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   2. Disconnect the brake tube from the flexible hose with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
      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.
   3. Remove the clip.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Tube From Flexible Hose With Union Nut Wrench

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4. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Disconnect each brake tube from the flexible hose with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
   2. Remove the 2 clips.
   3. Remove the flexible hose.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Brake Tube From Flexible Hose With Union Nut Wrench

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   4. Disconnect each brake tube from the flexible hose with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
   5. Remove the 2 clips.
   6. Remove the flexible hose.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Brake Tube From Flexible Hose With Union Nut Wrench

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5. REMOVE NO. 6 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET 
   1. Remove the bolt and bracket from the rear axle housing.