Front Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

NOTE: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material, or damage to components may occur. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING .
NOTE: Make sure to protect the brake pads from contamination from the brake fluid during the brake flexible hose installation and the brake caliper bleeding.
- To install, tighten the brake tube fiting to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the brake flexible hose bracket bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).