Brake Lines And Tubes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. 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 the underbody or rear axle contours, be careful not to kink or crack the tube.
- If a section of the 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 specifications. 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-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.