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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Using A Flare Nut Wrench On Brake Pipe Fitting And Backup Wrench On Brake Hose
    GM1195821Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and the brake pipe fitting.
  4. Use a flare nut wrench on the brake pipe fitting (1) and a backup wrench on the brake hose (3) as shown.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Front Brake Hose And Brake Pipe Fitting
    GM1219618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose (3). Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  6. Remove the brake hose retainer (2).
  7. Remove the brake hose nut (4) attaching the hose to the strut.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Brake Caliper, Brake Hose Banjo Bolts & Brake Hose Gaskets
    GM451132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
  9. Remove the brake hose (3) from the brake caliper.
  10. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (2). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
  11. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
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