Replacing the brake pipe for the right rear wheel: Preparations

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Fig 1: Central Cross Member Heat Deflector Screws

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Remove the 4 screws holding the heat deflector onto the central cross member.

Drill out the 2 blind rivets holding the rear heat deflector to the cross member.

Remove the 2 screws and nuts holding the exhaust pipe onto the rear cross member.

Slide the rear heat deflector forward over the front heat deflector to expose the right brake pipe.