Brake Tubes and Hoses
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Never use copper tubing. It is subject to fatigue, cracking and corrosion which could result in brake tube failure.
Steel tubing is used throughout the brake hydraulic system. All brake tube fittings must be correctly double flared to provide strong leakproof connections. When bending the tubing to fit the underbody or rear axle contours, be careful not to kink or crack the tube.
If a section of brake tube is damaged, the entire section must be installed new with a tube of the same type, size, shape and length.
When installing hydraulic brake tubing, hoses or connectors, tighten all connections securely. After installation, bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .