Removal
BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
NOTE: If both the RH side hose and LH side hose are disconnected at the same time, be sure to place identification marks indicating the position on each side.
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
- The following procedure listed is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
3. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for Torsion Beam Type Suspension)
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear axle beam.
(b) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
(c) Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the brake line while holding the rear flexible hose with a wrench.
NOTICE:
- Do not kink or damage the brake line.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
(d) Remove the clip and rear flexible hose.
4. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for Double Wishbone Type Suspension)
(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
(b) Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the brake line while holding the rear flexible hose with a wrench.
NOTICE:
- Do not kink or damage the brake line.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
(c) Remove the clip and rear flexible hose.