REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE REMOVAL

Note

If both RH side hose and LH side hose are disconnected at the same time, be sure to place identification mark indicating the position on each side.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


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      Remove the rear floor mat.

  2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


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      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  3. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


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      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  4. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.

      Note

      When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

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      Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

    5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.

    6. Release the parking brake.

  5. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  6. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

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

  7. REMOVE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE (for LH Side)


    1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines while holding the rear brake tube flexible hose with a wrench.

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      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.

    2. Remove the clip, bolt and rear brake tube flexible hose.

  8. REMOVE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE (for RH Side)


    1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines while holding the rear brake tube flexible hose with a wrench.

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      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.

    2. Remove the 2 clips and rear brake tube flexible hose.

  9. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


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      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line while holding the rear flexible hose with a wrench.

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.

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      Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose from the brake line.

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      Remove the union bolt, gasket and rear flexible hose.