Ford Ecosport: Front Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Front Brake Flexible Hose
Removal
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
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Disconnect the brake tube fitting and remove the brake hose clip.
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Loosen the brake hose fitting and remove the brake flexible hose.
Installation
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NOTICE:
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.
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Install the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Position the brake hose, install the clip and connect the brake tube fitting.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Tighten the brake flexible hose fitting.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Bleed the brake system.
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Other information:
Repair
NOTE:
If the seatbelt webbing does not extract from the seatbelt
retractor from the stowed position, this may be due to a normal
condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of
speed. Follow these steps to release the seatbelt.
Front row seatbelt retractor
NOTE:
Typical front outboard seatbelt retractor shown, other configurations similar.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be replaced with resistance spot welds or
MIG (metal inert gas) plug welds. Resistance spot welds may not be
placed directly over original location. They must be p..