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:
General Specifications
Item
Specification
Plastic front fascia paint maximum thickness
12 mils (300 microns)
Plastic rear fascia paint maximum thickness
12 mils (300 microns)
General Specifications
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
Remove the screws.
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