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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Lower the steering column adjustment lock.
Fully extend and lower the steering column.
Release the tabs and disconnect the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud.
Use the Gen..
Overview
NOTICE:
Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a
catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the
lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and
completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison"
the catalyst. Continuous use of leaded fuel can destroy the catalyst and
render the catalytic converter u..