Front Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

NOTE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

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

All vehicles

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Single Rear Wheels . Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels .
Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake hose. Discard the washers.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Vehicles with mono-beam axle
Detach the wheel speed sensor harness retainers.

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1. Detach the vacuum hose retainer.
2. Separate the vacuum hose.
3. Remove the bolt and position the brake hose bracket aside.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Vehicles with twin I-Beam axle
1. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness retainers.
2. Remove and discard the sway bar link upper nut and bolt.
  Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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All vehicles
1. Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Remove the bolt and the front brake flexible hose.
  Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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