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.
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Activate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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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 flow bolt and detach the brake hose. Discard the washers.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Remove the nut and the retainer and position aside the rear brake electrical harness.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the nut and disconnect the brake tube.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bracket mounting bolt and the rear brake flexible hose.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Installation
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NOTE:
If equipped, verify correct installation of the brake flexible hose protective sleeve and tie strap.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Deactivate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake Caliper Piston Retractor
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking ..
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components
and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to
the seat structure...
Electric Power Steering
WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If a fault is detected, a message displays in the
information display. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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