Ford Explorer: Front Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Front Brake Flexible Hose

Removal

  WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Activate the brake service mode.
   Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   NOTICE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

   Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake hose. Discard the washers.
   Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

1. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness.
   

1. 1. Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   2. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and the brake hose.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Deactivate the brake service mode.
   Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Bleed the brake system.
   Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).