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:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature. Connect
the Vacuum/Pressure Tester to the intake manifold. Run the engine at the
specified idle speed.
The vacuum gauge should read between 51-74 kPa (15-22 in-Hg)
depending upon the engine condition and the altitude at which the test
is conducted. Subtract 4.0193 kPa (1 in-Hg) from the specified reading
for every..
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NOTICE:
Use an A/C refrigerant analyzer before recovering any of the vehicle's
A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the shop's bulk refrigerant at
risk of contamination. If the vehicle's A/C refrigerant is contaminated,
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