Front Brake Flexible Hose: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
4. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
6. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE:

   If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

7. REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Flexible Hose

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   2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line while holding the front flexible hose with a wrench.
      Fig 2: Identifying Brake Line, Front Flexible Hose & Clip

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      *1

      Clip

      NOTE:

      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the clip or bracket.
   3. Remove the clip.
   4. Remove the bolt (A) and separate the front speed sensor bracket from the absorber bracket.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Speed Sensor Bracket, Bolt, Front Flexible Hose & Absorber Bracket

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      *1	Front Speed Sensor Bracket
      *2	Front Flexible Hose Bracket

   5. Remove the bolt (B) and front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.