Technician A says it is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose from the caliper if the caliper is not being removed from the vehicle. Technician B says on some vehicles the brake pads can be removed from the caliper without removing the caliper from the vehicle. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because if the caliper is not being removed from the vehicle, there is no need to disconnect the brake hose.

Technician B is also correct because on some vehicles, the brake pads can be removed from the caliper without removing the caliper from the vehicle. This is common on vehicles with sliding calipers or those with access holes in the caliper.

Technician a Says It Is Not Necessary to Disconnect the Brake