Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
1. Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown, depress the brake pedal past its first one inch of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the
master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master cylinder reservoir while the lines are
disconnected.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
3. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.
4. Unthread the brake tube nut (2) at the rear flex hose.
5. Remove the clip (3) securing the rear flex hose to the trailing link mounted bracket. Remove the flex hose from the bracket.
6. Unthread and remove the brake flex hose (4) from the brake caliper (1).