Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A) and then remove the reservoir cap.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector
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Remove the front/rear wheel & tire.

Fig 2: Locating Front/Rear Wheel & Tire
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Remove the brake hose clip (A).
Disconnect the brake tube by loosening the tube flare nut (B).
Tightening torque:

13.7 - 16.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.7 kgf.m, 10.1 - 12.3 lb.ft)

[Front]

Fig 3: Locating Tube Flare Nut And Brake Hose Clip - Front
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[Rear]

Fig 4: Locating Tube Flare Nut And Brake Hose Clip - Rear
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Loosen the brake hose bolt (A) from the caliper and then disconnect the hose.
[Front]

Fig 5: Locating Brake Hose Bolt (Front)
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[Rear]

Fig 6: Locating Brake Hose Bolt (Rear)
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