Ford Ecosport: Rear Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Rear Brake Flexible Hose
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles With: FWD
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Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the clip and detach the brake hose from the bracket.
Vehicles With: AWD
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Detach the parking brake cable and the wheel speed sensor wiring from the bracket.
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Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the clip and detach the brake hose from the bracket.
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Remove the bolt and detach the bracket.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
All vehicles
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Disconnect the brake hose fitting and remove the brake flexible hose.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
Installation
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NOTICE:
Make sure the brake hose is not twisted when
installing the brake hose or damage to the brake flexible hose may
occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake Caliper Piston Retractor
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M6C65-A2
Multi-Purpose Grease
WSS-M12A4-A2
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly
over original location. They must be placed adjacent to original
location and match factor..
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING:
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