Rules of Respecting the Older Brother
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Question
Hello, what are the boundaries of the obligation to respect one's older brother? In what matters should he be respected?
Answer
Hello,
The obligation is similar to respecting one's parents, but it is a matter of respect, not fear. Therefore, one must feed and give him drink, clothe and cover him, as with honoring one's parents. However, it is permissible to call one's brother by his first name (and even if the reason for not calling parents by their first name is due to respect, here it is allowed because it is unusual not to call one's brother by his first name, and the scripture entrusted the sages to determine what constitutes respect), and there is no prohibition against contradicting his words [at least where there is no disrespect], and it is permissible to sit and stand in his place, as these matters pertain to fear.
Source
Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, Siman 240, Se'if 22, Minchat Chinuch, Mitzvah 33, Ot 1, Chida Yoreh De'ah, Siman 240, Shiurei Bracha, end of SK 12. Explained in detail in the Azmera Leshimcha journal, issue 191.