Should we clamp the hose then undo the nut ?
You don't have to remove the brake line for a brake change. If its the front brakes you're talking about, depending on the car you just remove the caliper. Some times two bolts is all there is to remove. Then tie the caliper with old shoe laces, a cable or whatever so it won't dangle from the brake line and damage it. Get a C-clamp or a brake install tool to push the caliper piston back in. Put it back together, you don't need to bleed the system. Start the car and pump the brakes until you feel normal pressure, that's it!
Please don't clamp the hose or you may damage it. Remove the bolts holding the caliper on and support it with a wire or bungee cord to take the weight off the hose. Take one of the old pads and lay it on the piston and using a C-clamp, compress the piston slowly into the caliper. Release the c-clamp and install the new pads including(if equipped) new shims. Bolt the caliper back on the bracket and repeat for the other side. When the brakes are finished, you MUST press the pedal several times BEFORE you attempt to move the car. This will bring the new pads close to the rotors. Be careful and best of luck. The car you stop may be your own. If you are unsure, then try a live chat to make sure you're doing everything by the book. Thank you for using FIX-YA. Let me know please.
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