Brake Hoses and Tubes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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 double-flared to provide strong, leakproof connections. When bending tubing to fit 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 the hydraulic brake tubing, hoses, or connectors, tighten all connections to specification. After installation, bleed the brake system. Refer to Brake System Bleeding .
- The wet appearance of the outer cover of rubber brake hoses is called sweating. This is a normal condition for neoprene rayon-braided hose and is not a sign of leakage or cause to install a new hose.
Install a new flexible brake hose if the hose shows signs of softening, cracking or other damage.
When installing a new brake hose, position the hose to avoid contact with other vehicle components.