Ford Fusion: Front Disc Brake / Front Brake Flexible Hose. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

1.   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.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

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

1. Remove the flow bolt and detach the front brake hose. Discard the washers.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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   1. Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   2. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt, the clip and the brake flexible hose.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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