Brake Tubes and Hoses

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 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.

Double wall steel tubing is used throughout the brake hydraulic system. All brake tube fittings must be correctly flared to provide strong leakproof connections. When bending 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, an entire new section must be installed with a tube of the same type, size, shape and length.

When installing new hydraulic brake tubing, hoses or connectors, tighten all connections securely. After installation, bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .

The wet appearance on the outer cover of rubber brake hoses is called "sweating." This is a normal condition for neoprene rayon braid hose and is not a sign of leakage or cause for the installation of a new hose.