Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
CAUTION: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
Remove the wheel & tire.
Disconnect the brake tube by loosening the tube flare nut (B).
Tightening Torque:

12.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)

Front

Fig 1: Tube Flare Nut & Brake Hose Clip (Front)
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Rear

Fig 2: Tube Flare Nut & Brake Hose Clip (Rear)
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Remove the brake hose clip (A).
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

24.5 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

Front

Fig 3: Brake Caliper Brake Hose Bolt (Front)
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Rear

Fig 4: Brake Caliper Brake Hose Bolt (Rear)
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