Front Brake Flexible Hose - RS: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and correctly aligned when tightening the brake flexible hose fitting or damage to the brake flexible hose may occur.

NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
1. Position the brake hose, install the clip and connect the brake tube fitting.
  Torque
  
  : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
2. Install the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
3. Tighten the brake flexible hose fitting.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Bleed the brake system. Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding .
Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .