Brake Hoses and Tubes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Never use copper tubing. It is subject to fatigue, cracking and corrosion, which may 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 with a new 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. Refer to Brake System Bleeding .

Install a new brake flexible 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.