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:
Activation
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
The driver and passenger seat Belt-Minder® deactivating/activating can be carried out using the scan tool.
NOTE:
If you are using a MyKey® pr..
Overview
The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
aid in structural support.
provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower
control arms, the transmission roll restrictor and for the front
stabilizer bar.
For body dimension specifications, Refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repair..