Ford Explorer: Rear Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Rear 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.

NOTICE: Do not allow the brake fluid to come in contact with the adhesive backing on the brake pads. This may prevent the brake pad adhesive surface from bonding with the brake caliper. If brake fluid is spilled onto the brake pads, install new pads.

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

NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

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. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Remove the nut and the retainer and position aside the rear brake electrical harness.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. 1. Remove the nut and disconnect the brake tube.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   3. Remove the bracket mounting bolt and the rear brake flexible hose.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTE: If equipped, verify correct installation of the brake flexible hose protective sleeve and tie strap.

   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).