Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual page 368

Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 05 (BRAKES)
Wipe brake fluid spillage.
Discard sealing washers.
Empty hose into a drain pan.
Unscrew bolt securing the T-union to frame.
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1. T-union bolt
2. Spacer
Remove brake hoses from vehicle and note the
routing.
Rear Flexible Brake Hose
Remove RH foot protector. Refer to
tion.
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1. Foot protector
Unplug brake switch connector. The connector is
located against the front portion of air filter hous-
ing.
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1. Brake light switch connector
2. Air filter housing
Drain brake fluid from rear brake circuit. See
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
section.
Unscrew brake light switch and discard the sealing
washers.
Unscrew Banjo fitting on caliper and discard the
sealing washers.
Remove screws securing brake hose retainers to
swing arm.
BODY
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1. Brake light switch
2. Banjo fitting
3. Brake cable retainers
Remove brake hose from vehicle and note the
routing.
Flexible Brake Hose Installation
For the installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. However, pay attention to the following.
Install brake light switch or Banjo fitting with NEW
sealing washers.
CAUTION: Each front caliper has a recess to
position brake hose properly. To avoid dam-
aging the brake hose, make sure brake hose is
installed inside it.
at the beginning of this
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